US ‘fully’ supports Israel’s right to self-defense, Hegseth tells Israel Katz The U.S. secretary of defense reaffirmed the “unbreakable bond” between Washington and Jerusalem. Jan. 29, 2025
Netanyahu, Hegseth discuss ‘unbreakable’ Israeli-US bond Washington "is fully committed" to the Jewish state having "the capabilities it needs to defend itself," the American defense secretary said. JNS Staff and Amelie Botbol Jan. 26, 2025
GOP Jewish group chair a key player in reviving Hegseth nomination “That was my idea,” Norm Coleman said of Pete Hegseth’s fiery Dec. 5 message to the press, which marked a “turning point” in his nomination process. “It was my one contribution.” Mike Wagenheim Jan. 24, 2025
Senators criticize Biden administration’s release of Guantánamo detainees “This release unnecessarily jeopardizes our national security,” Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) said. Jan. 8, 2025
‘CYBERDOME IX’: Israel, US conclude joint defense exercise The training event comes amid evolving threats in the digital domain. Dec. 24, 2024
House passes annual defense bill with hundreds of millions for Israel The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act includes $500 million for U.S.-Israel missile-defense cooperation, $47.5 million for cooperation on emerging technologies and $80 million for anti-tunneling initiative. Andrew Bernard Dec. 11, 2024
The right man for the job Pete Hegseth, who has dedicated his life to America, is a strong supporter of Israel. Joseph Frager Dec. 9, 2024
Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense once suggested a temple could be built on Temple Mount “I don’t know how it would happen. You don’t know how it would happen, but I know that it could happen,” said Pete Hegseth at a 2018 conference in Jerusalem. JNS Staff Nov. 14, 2024
Trump taps Pete Hegseth for defense secretary The president-elect's pick for the Pentagon is considered a strong supporter of Israel. Nov. 13, 2024