Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the Pentagon

Recently, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and a handful of senior Defense Department and military officials welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the Pentagon.

Military Operations Against Iran

The visit commemorated recent successes in military operations against Iran. According to [https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4238339/hegseth-senior-officials-welcome-netanyahu-to-pentagon/](https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4238339/hegseth-senior-officials-welcome-netanyahu-to-pentagon/), Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and a handful of senior Defense Department and military officials welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the Pentagon.

“It’s an honor to welcome Prime Minister Netanyahu to the Pentagon, and I look forward to continuing our strong partnership on counter-terrorist operations,” said Secretary Hegseth during the visit.

Key Points of the Visit

“The defense relationship between Israel and the United States is one of the closest in the world,” said a senior Defense Department official. “We are committed to supporting Israel’s security, and we will continue to work together to address common threats.”
“We have made significant progress against terrorist organizations, including ISIS, which poses a threat not just to the region but also to our own nation’s security,” said another senior military official.

Conclusion

The visit demonstrated the strong bond between the United States and Israel in their shared commitment to counter-terrorism and regional security. The defense relationship remains one of the closest in the world, with a strong partnership on counter-terrorist operations.