Pete Hegseth reportedly met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an unannounced visit to Israel. The meeting occurred ahead of the country's upcoming elections, according to multiple news outlets.
Axios and Al Jazeera were among the publications reporting on the unannounced meeting. Some reports connected the visit to concerns regarding Iran and President Trump's support for Netanyahu.
The specific details and purpose of Hegseth's visit and his discussions with Netanyahu have not been fully disclosed. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
