https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/hegseth-meets-netanyahu-in-unannounced-israel-visitContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/hegseth-meets-netanyahu-in-unannounced-israel-visithttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/hegseth-meets-netanyahu-in-unannounced-israel-visit#u149551Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:47:38 +0000US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traveled to Israel for an unannounced meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The discussions occurred in Jerusalem just over a week before a closely contested Israeli election and as President Trump threatens a potential restart of the war against Iran. An Israeli prime minister spokesman confirmed the visit. Three Israeli officials reported that the two leaders specifically discussed Iran during their talks. Defense Minister Israel Katz reportedly attended the gathering, while military leadership was excluded.Why it mattersThe unannounced visit arriv