Official confirmation announcement from the U.S. Senate

Trump's Defense Nominee Hegseth: 'I Support Israel Destroying Every Last Member of Hamas'

Jan 14, 2025, 04:19 PM

During his Senate confirmation hearing, Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, appointed by President Donald Trump, expressed strong support for Israel's military actions against Hamas in Gaza. Hegseth stated, 'I am a Christian, and I will support the state of Israel. I support Israel destroying and killing every last member of Hamas.' His remarks underscore his firm stance on the conflict and signal potential U.S. defense policy under his leadership.