Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, reports Axios
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an unannounced visit to Israel on Monday, according to reports by Axios citing sources with knowledge of the trip. The Pentagon has declined to comment on the matter, and the Israeli embassy has not weighed in, while Reuters stated it could not immediately confirm the visit.
Al Jazeera reported that the visit occurred ahead of a closely contested election. Meanwhile, Arab News noted that the trip was reported by Axios based on two sources, with Reuters and official offices withholding immediate confirmation or comment.
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Al Jazeera (QA)Highlights the timing of the visit ahead of a closely contested election.
Arab News (SA)Emphasizes the lack of immediate confirmation from Reuters and the Pentagon.
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