WASHINGTON — Ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Pentagon, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls Israel a “model ally,” one that fights to protect itself.

Prime Minister Netanyahu and US Defense Secretary Hegseth reaffirm strong military ties, discuss joint operations, and emphasize peace through strength in a meeting at the Pentagon.

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine, held a press conference from the Pentagon after the U.S. strikes on Iran.

The tenuous ceasefire that has halted withering rocket attacks between Iran and Israel appeared to be holding Thursday ahead of talks next week.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine, held a press conference from the Pentagon after the U.S. strikes on Iran.

The tenuous ceasefire that has halted withering rocket attacks between Iran and Israel appeared to be holding Thursday ahead of talks next week.