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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a previously unannounced visit to Israel, according to Times of Israel. The meeting is said to have taken place at Ovda airbase in southern Israel, where US military jets are stationed.

The US defense secretary confirmed the visit to the region to meet with troops, but did not specify the location of the meeting or confirm details of the Netanyahu encounter. The secret nature of the visit underscores the sensitivity of current US-Israel military coordination.

This meeting comes amid ongoing regional tensions and reflects the continued high-level military and political coordination between Washington and Jerusalem.

Sources: Walla, www.israelhayom.co.il, Times of Israel