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Defense Secretary Hegseth Ditches Israel for Saudi Arms Deal
5/9/2025
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- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has scrapped his planned visit to Israel, aligning with President Trump's upcoming trip. While Hegseth will miss crucial talks with Israeli leaders, he will join Trump in Saudi Arabia, where a landmark multi-billion-dollar arms deal is anticipated, reflecting shifting dynamics in Saudi-Israeli relations.
