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Pete Hegseth warns allies who won’t help US face consequences and promises special favour for some
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Published on 29 April 2026
Israel and others named for “special favour”
US defence official Pete Hegseth told lawmakers that allies stepping up—naming Israel, South Korea, Poland, Finland and the Baltics—will receive “special favour,” while those that don’t meet their obligations will face “consequences.” Speaking to the House Armed Services Committee, he framed the stance as a clear demand for support to align with US expectations.
- Hegseth links US support to allies meeting obligations
- Israel, South Korea, Poland, Finland and Baltics get cited as “model allies”
- Allies who don’t comply will face “consequences”
- Remarks delivered to the House Armed Services Committee
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