Hegseth meets Netanyahu ahead of elections, possible Iran war restart

A local news story from the U.S., reported by CBS News.

Local News · the U.S. · October 20, 2026

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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 war.

Reported by CBS News, October 20, 2026. Read the full story at CBS News →

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