Israel needs to change its US strategy with Trump, Hegseth in charge - opinion
Unlike previous administrations, Donald Trump is willing – even eager – to reduce Israel’s dependence on the United States.
US DEFENSE SECRETARY Pete Hegseth speaks during the Reagan National Defense Forum at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, in December 2025.(photo credit: JONATHAN ALCORN/REUTERS)ByZAKI SHALOM