U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth makes an unannounced visit to Israel and meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Ovda Air Base in southern Israel, where Iran was the main topic. The U.S. and Israel launched joint strikes against Iran in late February, beginning on February 28. Tensions are rising between the U.S. and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting occurred eight days before Israeli elections.
- Pete Hegseth met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to Israel.
- US President Donald Trump assured Netanyahu of his support over the weekend.
- Tensions are flaring between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Pete Hegseth stated he visited US service members in the Central Command area of responsibility.
- Netanyahu's religious-nationalist coalition is projected to lose its governing majority.
- US and Israeli forces launched joint strikes against Iran in late February.
- Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis are intensifying attacks on Saudi Arabia.
- US Vice President JD Vance declined to endorse Netanyahu in an interview.
- The meeting occurred eight days before Israeli elections.
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