Hegseth meets Netanyahu ahead of elections, possible Iran war restart
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2 outlets (CBS News and Axios) are covering this story.
- CBS News reports: “Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel just over a week before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands for elections, and as President Trump floats restarting the Iran …”
- Axios reports: “Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel on Monday, two sources with knowledge told Axios.Why it matters: The unannounced visit comes eight days b…”
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- CBS News: Hegseth meets Netanyahu ahead of elections, possible Iran war restart
- Axios: Scoop: Pete Hegseth meets with Netanyahu in Israel ahead of elections
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