US coordinated strikes on Iranian targets from Israeli bases during ceasefire, Katz confirms

Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed in a Channel 14 interview that US Air Force jets took off from Israeli bases to strike Iran during a ceasefire. Katz warned Iran and discussed the collapse of the 'arrogant empire.' The IDF intercepted drones from Iraq. Katz also addressed Netanyahu's upcoming Washington meeting, buffer zones, Gaza tunnels, and threats from Turkey.

Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed in an interview with Channel 14's 'Bitchonistim' on Tuesday that US Air Force fighter jets and bombers took off from Israeli air bases to carry out strikes on Iran in recent weeks, during a ceasefire. 'The Iranians know,' Katz said, adding that 'the arrogant empire that threatened to destroy Israel has collapsed.' He warned, 'We announced in the clearest terms that if Israel is fired upon, we will attack with all our might. We are prepared to strike Iran.' The IDF intercepted at least three drones in the Jordanian border region on Monday and Tuesday, likely launched by Iran-backed Shi'ite militias in Iraq. Katz confirmed that Prime Minister Netanyahu's meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington will discuss Iran, and that 'Trump understands that Israel will not withdraw from buffer zones in Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria.' Katz also visited Gaza a week ago, noting 'there are still huge tunnels there.' He suggested that the right timing to discuss settlements in Gaza is when Hamas is found non-compliant with the ceasefire. On Turkey, Katz warned, 'The Muslim Brotherhood axis could be very dangerous... I suggest to Erdogan not to mess with us.' The article also covers an interview with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who discussed judicial reform, police reforms, and IDF rules of engagement.