Hegseth meets Netanyahu and Israeli defense minister amid Iran strike talk

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel on Monday, meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel's defense minister at Ovda Air Base, where U.S. refueling planes and fighter jets are stationed, officials said. He also visited U.S. troops there. The visit comes about a week before Israel's election and amid U.S.-Israeli discussions about potentially resuming major combat operations against Iran. The Pentagon and Israeli Embassy declined to comment.