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Israel says U.S. bombers used its bases to strike Iran

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that American fighter jets and bombers took off from Israeli bases to attack Iran, warning that Israel would retaliate if targeted. The U.S.-Iran fighting has paused since Friday, and President Trump expressed optimism about a negotiated peace deal.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 outlets · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Jul 28, 2026 Published Aug 14

Lead

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that American warplanes used Israeli air bases to carry out strikes on Iran, reiterating that his country was prepared to retaliate if targeted. The remarks, made in an interview with Israel's right-wing Channel 14, came as fighting between the U.S. and Iran remained paused for a third day.

Coverage Comparison

Two news organizations reported on Katz's statement, with slightly different emphases. The Jerusalem Post framed the news from a pro-Israeli perspective, highlighting Israel's preparedness to strike back and quoting Katz's assertive language. The Hindu's World section adopted a more neutral tone, focusing on the Defense Minister's statement as part of the broader U.S.-Iran conflict. Both outlets directly quoted Katz, but the Jerusalem Post included additional details about drone interceptions and the upcoming Netanyahu-Trump meeting.

Key Claims

Katz stated that "American aircraft are taking off from here to carry out strikes," a claim carried by both the Jerusalem Post and The Hindu. According to The Hindu, fighting between the U.S. and Iran has been paused since Friday, July 24, 2026, after 13 nights of U.S. strikes on the Islamic Republic, which followed the collapse of an April ceasefire. The same report noted that Israel has not taken part in the latest round of hostilities in the war that began in late February.

The Jerusalem Post reported that the U.S. Air Force fighter jets and bombers took off from Israeli bases in recent weeks. The paper also said that the IDF intercepted at least three drones in the Jordanian border region on Monday and Tuesday, citing a source who suggested they were likely launched by Iran-backed Shi'ite militias in Iraq. Katz said, "We know how to manage things, and we are prepared."

Katz 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." He also referred to Iran as an "arrogant empire that threatened to destroy Israel" that has "collapsed."

On the diplomatic front, President Donald Trump voiced optimism on Monday about the prospects for a negotiated peace deal with Iran, as reported by The Hindu. Katz confirmed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with Trump in Washington would discuss Iran, adding that the "US has interests in Iran that exceed those of Israel." He also stated that "Trump understands that Israel will not withdraw from buffer zones in Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria."

In the same interview, Katz commented on Turkey and its rhetoric against Israel, suggesting that President Erdogan should not "mess with Israel." The Jerusalem Post reported this remark, though the exact wording was not fully captured.

Perspectives

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz: Emphasized Israel's preparedness to strike Iran if attacked, confirmed U.S. use of Israeli bases for strikes, and asserted that Israel would not withdraw from buffer zones.

U.S. President Donald Trump: Voiced optimism about a negotiated peace deal with Iran, as fighting paused for a third day.

How each outlet told it

Jerusalem Post as of Jul 28, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC

Framing: Pro-Israeli — Assertive

Facts Included:

US Air Force fighter jets and bombers took off from Israeli air bases to carry out strikes on Iran
IDF intercepted at least three drones in the Jordanian border region
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington will discuss Iran
Katz's comments on Turkey and its rhetoric against Israel

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The Hindu — World as of Jul 28, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC

Framing: Neutral — Informative

Facts Included:

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that American warplanes used Israeli bases during attacks on Iran
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran has been paused since Friday, July 24, 2026
Israel has not taken part in the latest round of hostilities in the war
U.S. President Donald Trump voiced optimism at the prospects for a negotiated peace deal with Iran

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What was claimed, and who backed it

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimAmerican warplanes used Israeli bases during attacks on Iran. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated this on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from The Hindu — World as of Jul 28, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimFighting between the U.S. and Iran has been paused since Friday, July 24, 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Hindu — World as of Jul 28, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC
ClaimIsrael has not taken part in the latest round of hostilities in the war.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Hindu — World as of Jul 28, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC
ClaimU.S. President Donald Trump voiced optimism at the prospects for a negotiated peace deal with Iran.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Hindu — World as of Jul 28, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC
ClaimUS Air Force fighter jets and bombers took off from Israeli air bases to carry out strikes on Iran.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 28, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC
ClaimThe IDF intercepted at least three drones in the Jordanian border region.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 28, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC
ClaimPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington will discuss Iran.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 28, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC
ClaimKatz commented on Turkey and its rhetoric against Israel, suggesting that Erdogan not mess with Israel.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Jerusalem Post as of Jul 28, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: Jerusalem Post, The Hindu — World 8 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-14