What Happens Next in 6 Minutes Allies Fighting Together
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Mar 21, 2026 
Yaakov Katz, former Jerusalem Post editor and author on Israeli security, brings frontline reporting and analysis. He describes the deepening U.S.-Israel military integration and CENTCOM shift. He traces shifting regional alliances, Arab states’ growing alignment, and the strategic stakes involving Iran and regional stability.
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U.S. And Israel Running A Merged NATO Style Operation
- The U.S. and Israel are running a merged, NATO-style military operation with shared command centers and English as the operational language.
- Yaakov Katz notes Israel adopted Zulu time and CENTCOM coordination, making this Israel's first "English war" with fully synchronized operations.
CENTCOM Shift Enabled Gulf Cooperation
- Moving Israel from EUCOM into CENTCOM in 2018 reshaped regional military diplomacy and enabled direct U.S.-led coordination with Gulf states.
- Katz links that move plus the Abraham Accords to the April 2024 CENTCOM-led coalition that included Jordan and Saudi participation.
Closer U.S. Israel Ties Strengthen Arab Relations
- Stronger U.S.-Israel battlefield integration has coincided with improved U.S. ties to Arab states rather than undermining them.
- Katz credits presidential focus on results and operational success (e.g., coordinated strikes) for shifting regional perceptions.
