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Hegseth Meets Netanyahu in Israel as Speculation Grows Over Renewed US Strikes on Iran

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An Iran War Warning In Hegseth, Netanyahu Meeting
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Summary

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel and met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just over a week before Netanyahu stands in Israel's elections, while President Trump has floated restarting the Iran war. Reports say the meeting has sparked speculation about whether the US is planning new attacks on Iran. The coverage also notes that Trump's support for Netanyahu signalled renewed political alignment with Israel.

This continues an earlier story: Trump endorses Netanyahu days before Israeli election

Later: Netanyahu Planned Renewed Iran Strikes Earlier This Month but Held Off, Reports Say

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  1. NDTV

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    NDTV reports that Pete Hegseth's meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked buzz about whether the US is planning new attacks on Iran, and that Trump's support for Netanyahu had signalled renewed political alignment with Israel.

  2. CBS News

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    CBS News reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel just over a week before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands for elections, as President Trump floats restarting the Iran war.

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