US Defense Secretary Hegseth visited Israel yesterday and met with Netanyahu

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Israel yesterday and met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to two sources. The Pentagon did not announce the visit, which took place eight days before the elections in Israel and amid discussions about a possible renewal of the war against Iran.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Israel yesterday (Monday, October 19, 2026) and met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to two sources familiar with the details. The Pentagon did not announce the visit, which took place eight days before the elections in Israel and amid discussions between the United States and Israel regarding the possibility of renewing the war against Iran. Hegseth's office declined to comment, and the Israeli Prime Minister's Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. This is a first publication by N12.