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Hegseth Said to Make Unannounced Visit to Israel for Talks With Netanyahu

New York Times20 October 2026, 12:01 UTCIsrael

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, two people with knowledge of the trip said. Israel holds elections in a week.

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