https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pete-hegseth-met-with-netanyahu-during-unannounced-trip-to-israelContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pete-hegseth-met-with-netanyahu-during-unannounced-trip-to-israelhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pete-hegseth-met-with-netanyahu-during-unannounced-trip-to-israel#u153193Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:21:07 +0000Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traveled to Israel for an unannounced meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The visit took place just over a week before Netanyahu stands for a closely contested election. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth's discussions in Israel also occurred as President Donald Trump floats restarting the Iran war and weighs new strikes against Iran following November's midterm elections. An Israeli prime minister spokesman confirmed the trip, which happened a day after President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu for re-election and asked Israeli v