The Trump administration has greenlighted Israeli actions in Gaza and Lebanon and didn’t stand in Israel’s way when Netanyahu attacked Iran last month. But it flashed a red light on Syria, after initially echoing Israeli concern over Sharaa’s Islamist ties.

Only a few weeks ago, President Donald Trump seemed confident a deal was days away that would end the fighting in Gaza, secure the release of hostages and allow aid to flow into an enclave where people are starving to death.

We cannot again be held hostage again by a leftist White House that arrogantly thinks it can direct Israel’s wars, have veto power over our foreign policy and obscenely attempt to unseat our elected prime minister,

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed outside the White House, responding to questions about the administration's position on the ongoing Middle East conflict. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded to questions about the Trump administration's position on the ongoing Middle East conflict,

President Donald Trump was caught by surprise last week by Israeli actions in Gaza and Syria, and in both instances phoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “rectify” the matter, according to the White House.

Over a series of escalations across the Middle East, Netanyahu appears to be gambling with the Trump Administration’s patience.

President Donald Trump was “caught off guard” by Israel’s bombing of Syria, the White House said Monday, amid reports that the US president was increasingly concerned by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s aggressive military efforts.