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Hegseth meets Netanyahu ahead of elections, possible Iran war restart

Hegseth meets Netanyahu ahead of elections, possible Iran war restart

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What we know

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.

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