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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 563

Pete Hegseth

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth departs after US President Donald Trump signs executive orders imposing tariffs on imported goods during a "Make America Wealthy Again" trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/AFP)
US defense secretary shared war plans with family in 2nd Signal chat — report
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Pete Hegseth sent detailed info on upcoming military strikes on Yemen’s Houthis in a private group that included his wife, brother and lawyer, The New York Times says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth departs after US President Donald Trump signs executive orders imposing tariffs on imported goods during a "Make America Wealthy Again" trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/AFP)
April 21, 2025, 3:16 am
US defense secretary shared war plans with family in 2nd Signal chat — report
Pete Hegseth sent detailed info on upcoming military strikes on Yemen’s Houthis in a private group that included his wife, brother and lawyer, The New York Times says
By Agencies and ToI Staff
A handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency shows President Masoud Pezeshkian (2nd R) and the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) chief Mohammad Eslami (R) during the 'National Day of Nuclear Technology,' in Tehran, on April 9, 2025. (Iranian Presidency / AFP)
April 11, 2025, 9:18 am
Iran said to consider proposing interim nuclear deal in talks with US set for tomorrow
Tehran reportedly believes Trump’s 2-month deadline is too short to reach a comprehensive agreement, but its proposal will likely be viewed with suspicion by US
By Nava Freiberg and Agencies
People assess the damage following reported overnight strikes that Huthi rebels said hit the Water Management building in Mansouriya in Yemen's Hodeida governorate, on April 2, 2025. (AFP)
April 8, 2025, 12:15 pm
Houthis say intel commander killed as suspected US strikes pound Yemen overnight
Strikes hit weapons and ammunition depots; rebel group carries out arrests, detains deputy head of intelligence service for allegedly leaking coordinates of targets
By ToI Staff
An image showing the display case in the US Naval Academy’s Jewish chapel before and after a visit by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, April 2025, with and without memorabilia from female Jewish graduates. (Military Religious Freedom Foundation)
April 4, 2025, 11:26 am
US naval academy pulled exhibit for female Jewish graduates ahead of Hegseth visit
Academy cites mistake, restores memorabilia; move raised questions if exhibit was taken down in line with defense secretary’s orders targeting diversity, equity and inclusion
By Grace Gilson
White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz listens to a question from a reporter in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, February 20, 2025. (Alex Brandon/AP)
March 27, 2025, 4:12 pm
Passwords, other info from top Trump officials in Signal leak found floating online
Der Spiegel digs up phone numbers, email addresses and more belonging to national security adviser Michael Waltz, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and intel chief Tulsi Gabbard
By ToI Staff
White House national security adviser Mike Waltz, left, speaks with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Feb. 24, 2025. (Ludovic Marin/Pool via AP)
March 26, 2025, 5:35 pm
‘1415: When 1st bombs will definitely drop’: The Atlantic publishes leaked Yemen plan
After strenuous denials by White House and top Trump officials that strike plans had been discussed in group including journalist, magazine publishes screenshots showing otherwise
By ToI Staff and Agencies
This grab from footage shared by the US Central Command on March 15, 2025, shows a US F/A-18 Super Hornet attack fighter jet taking off from the US Navy's USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea, reportedly amidst operations launched against Houthis in Yemen. (DVIDS / AFP)
March 22, 2025, 9:16 am
US beefs up warship presence in Mideast, will have 2 aircraft carriers in region
Amid operations against Houthis and in apparent message of deterrence to Iran, USS Harry S. Truman will remain in Red Sea and USS Carl Vinson will head to region
By AP
This handout image released by US Central Command (CENTCOM) via X (formerly Twitter) on March 15, 2025 shows CENTCOM forces launching an operation against Houthi targets across Yemen. (Photo by US Central Command (CENTCOM) / AFP)
March 17, 2025, 1:49 pm
US piles pressure on Yemen’s Houthis with fresh airstrikes
Iran-backed terror group says Red Sea port city of Hodeidah and Al Jawf governorate north of capital Sanaa targeted; US official says campaign could continue for weeks
By Reuters and ToI Staff
US President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G-20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany, July 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
February 12, 2025, 11:35 pm
Upending US policy on Ukraine, Trump says he and Putin agreed to start talks to end war
US president says he and Russian leader agreed in a phone call to work closely to wrap up conflict, potentially meet in person; Hegseth says Ukraine NATO membership ‘unrealistic’
By Matthew Lee, Eric Tucker and Zeke Miller
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (R) places his hand on his heart as he welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, on February 5, 2025. (Jim WATSON / AFP)
February 6, 2025, 5:05 am
Meeting Netanyahu, US defense secretary says Trump seeking ‘new ways to solve problems’
Receiving PM at the Pentagon, Hegseth praises Israel’s military achievements against Iran and its proxies over last 16 months, vows support for Israel’s right to defend itself
By Lazar Berman
Then-nominee for US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth flashes a thumbs-up as he leaves a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing at the Capitol in Washington, January 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
January 25, 2025, 8:18 am
US Senate confirms Trump’s defense secretary nominee Hegseth after tie-breaking vote
Vance casts deciding vote after three Republicans oppose the US Army veteran and former Fox News host accused of heavy drinking and abusing his ex-wife
By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and Farnoush Amiri
Pete Hegseth, US President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be defense secretary, poses for a photo with cabinet picks, other nominees and appointments, at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, January 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
January 24, 2025, 12:10 am
US Senate advances Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Pentagon chief, despite allegations
GOP senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins break with their party to oppose candidacy of Fox News host, who is accused of sexual assault and alcoholism, for defense secretary
By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK
Sen. Marco Rubio attends the 60th US Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025. (Kevin Lamarque/Pool Photo via AP)
January 21, 2025, 10:41 am
US Senate confirms Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump 1st member of Cabinet
Staunch Israel advocate is confirmed in 99-0 vote; Florida Republican is seen as one of the US president’s least controversial picks
By AP and ToI Staff
Pete Hegseth, US President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, testifies during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill on January 14, 2025, in Washington, DC. (ALLISON ROBBERT / AFP)
January 14, 2025, 11:43 pm
Trump’s defense secretary pick: ‘I support Israel killing every last member of Hamas’
Pete Hegseth makes remark during fiery Senate hearing in which Democrats grill him on sexual misconduct claims, past remarks against women serving in combat
By Jacob Magid and Agencies
Pete Hegseth, US President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be defense secretary, gives a thumbs-up as he walks with his wife Jennifer Rauchet, at the Capitol in Washington, December 9, 2024. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)
January 14, 2025, 10:27 am
Trump’s defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, faces crucial test at confirmation hearing
Among most endangered of incoming US president’s nominees, ex-TV host has been accused of sexual assault, derisive views about women in military combat roles and excessive drinking
By LISA MASCARO and TARA COPP
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