US Secretary of Defense Holds Unannounced Meeting with Netanyahu in Occupied Territories

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in the occupied territories on Monday for an unannounced visit, meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Axios, citing two informed sources, reported the meeting. Israeli TV Channel 13, also referencing two sources, stated that the discussion between the U.S. Secretary of Defense and Netanyahu extended for two hours. The meeting took place at an air base located in the southern part of the occupied territories, according to the Axios report.