- Pete Hegseth confirmed visiting US troops in Israel
- He met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Updated 20 October 2026 23:02
WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed on Tuesday that he visited US troops in Israel and said he would not discuss the details of a private conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“I was there visiting our troops, (and) had a chance to talk to the prime minister. Of course, the nature of our conversation is not something I would talk about, but they’ve been good partners, and I appreciate that,” Hegseth told reporters.