The new Secretary of Defense of the United States of America Pete Hegseth held his first conversation as head of the Pentagon with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Both leaders discussed what their states are facing.

This was stated in an official statement from the Pentagon on Sunday, January 26.. It is noted that the conversation was informational.

" Both leaders discussed the importance of promoting mutual interests of security and priorities, especially in the face of threats, ”the department said in a statement.

Hegseth, for his part, noted the commitment of the United States under the presidency of Donald Trump in providing Israel with opportunities for self-defense.

According to the results of the conversation, a representative of the countries agreed to maintain a close relationship in the future.

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Recall that before the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Netanyahu noted that US President Donald Trump said that the first stage of the hostage exemption agreement is a " According to him, the head of the White House, like his predecessor Joe Biden, emphasized that Israel may return to the fighting in gas if the next stages of the agreement are not realized.

The prime minister also added that the US has promised that Israel will have the necessary weapons to return to combat if necessary, and will do so “in new ways and with very great force.”.