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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

IDF Denies Apology to CENTCOM Regarding US Operations from Israeli Bases

Jul 29, 2026 02:16 PM CT Israel US-Israel relations, military coordination, diplomatic friction, CENTCOM, IDF

Summary

The IDF has denied reports that its Chief of Staff apologized to CENTCOM following Defense Minister Katz's disclosure of US Air Force operations from Israeli bases. This incident highlights the sensitive nature of US-Israel military coordination and the diplomatic friction arising from public disclosures of joint operational capabilities against Iran.

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Saudi outlet Al-Arabiya initially reported that IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir had to apologize to CENTCOM after Defense Minister Katz revealed US jets were operating from Israeli bases.

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Actor Responses

Israel NEUTRAL

IDF denied the report of an apology to CENTCOM, contradicting claims made by Al-Arabiya.

United States NEUTRAL

US Air Force jets were reportedly operating from Israeli bases, a fact disclosed by Israeli Defense Minister Katz.

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