US President Donald Trump’s Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has confirmed that the President was unhappy with Israel’s airstrikes in Syria last week, calling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the situation. The strikes alarmed senior US officials, who have expressed concerns over Israel’s policies across the region.
According to sources, Netanyahu “acted like a madman” during the strikes, sparking growing tensions between him and Trump’s administration. Leavitt stated that Trump enjoys a good working relationship with Netanyahu but was caught off guard by the bombings in Syria and Gaza.
The White House has raised concerns over the murder of Palestinian American Saif Musallet by an Israeli settler mob and reported civilian casualties in Gaza. Trump wants to see these incidents stop, a ceasefire, and hostages released.
US officials have warned that Netanyahu’s actions could undermine Trump’s agenda. The administration has asked Israel to halt its strikes on Syrian government targets and engage in direct talks with Damascus. However, the crisis highlights the complexities of Israel-US relations and the potential risks of destabilizing the new Syrian government.
Source: https://www.axios.com/2025/07/21/trump-objects-syria-attack-israel