US defense chief welcomes Netanyahu to Pentagon

By Diyar Guldogan

WASHINGTON (AA) - US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the Pentagon for talks on Wednesday.

Hegseth hosted an enhanced honor cordon for Netanyahu, who is on his third visit to the US since President Donald Trump's return to the White House in January.

Trump met with Netanyahu for dinner Monday at the White House, where Hegseth also attended.

Trump also met on Tuesday with Netanyahu for a second time as efforts continued to reach a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu met separately with numerous administration officials, including Vice President JD Vance and House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson.