Policy·October 19, 2026 at 6:32 PM EDT·1 source
Scoop: Pete Hegseth meets with Netanyahu in Israel ahead of elections
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What happened
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel on Monday, according to two sources.
- The unannounced visit came eight days before Israel’s election and amid U.S.-Israeli discussions about potentially resuming major combat operations against Iran.
- The Pentagon and Israeli Embassy declined to comment.
Time before Israel’s election
eight days
Why it matters
The meeting may signal heightened U.S.-Israeli coordination as discussions about possible renewed combat operations against Iran continue, with potential implications for geopolitical and defense-market risk.
What to watch. Whether U.S. and Israel resume major combat operations against Iran and developments ahead of Israel’s election.
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