Hegseth Meets Netanyahu Amid Iran Talks

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an unannounced visit to Israel, reportedly amid discussions to resume combat operations against Iran. In the West Bank, an educational tour for pro-Israel influencers in Turmus Ayya was described as an 'attempted lynching' by NGO Regavim, with one participant sustaining a light injury. Domestically, a senior aide to Prime Minister Netanyahu is reportedly admitting to working for Qatar's PR even after the October 7th massacre, drawing sharp criticism. We also look at concerns within the Israeli Air Force regarding stalled military procurement amid regional threats.

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