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Pete Hegseth took a secret trip to visit Trump ally ahead of election: report

Robert Davis
October 19, 2026 6:46PM ET
U.S. President Donald Trump greets U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during an observance ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon, in Washington, D.C., September 11, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took a secret trip to Israel on Monday to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the country's elections, according to a new report from Axios, citing "two sources with knowledge."

Hegseth's trip came just days after President Donald Trump endorsed Netanyahu for re-election. Trump has also said that he would not be "inclined" to continue the war against Iran if Netanyahu were to lose.

Israel's elections will be held on October 27.

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