IDF denies IDF chief apologized to CENTCOM head after Katz said USAF struck Iran from Israeli bases
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
Assessment
A public dispute has emerged between Israeli defense officials and the IDF over operational secrecy. The defense minister's disclosure of US air operations from Israeli bases reportedly prompted a Saudi news report that the IDF chief was forced to apologize to the American commander. The IDF's denial of that apology suggests internal friction over what can be said publicly about joint military activities with the United States.