Hegseth meets Netanyahu ahead of elections, possible Iran war restart
According to primary wire communications published by CBS News US Politics, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel just over a week before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands for elections, and as President Trump floats restarting the Iran war.
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According to primary wire communications published by CBS News US Politics, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel just over a week before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands for elections, and as President Trump floats restarting the Iran war.
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