OREANDA-NEWS   Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth went on a secret visit to Israel and met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Axios reported, citing informed sources.

According to them, the meeting took place on Monday. Its details are not disclosed.

The portal notes that information about Hegseth's visit appeared the day after US President Donald Trump supported Netanyahu's candidacy in the parliamentary elections in Israel, which are scheduled to take place on October 27, 2026.

In addition, the meeting took place against the background of US-Israeli talks on the possible resumption of large-scale hostilities against Iran.