Trump Now Expresses Frustration Over Israel's Unexpected Actions • Franknez.com

President Donald Trump, known for his blunt style, let loose in private frustration with a close ally, reportedly telling aides that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was “f—ing me” after a controversial military strike that threatened delicate ceasefire talks in Gaza.

The outburst came amid weeks of simmering tension, as Trump pushed for a negotiated end to the Israel-Hamas war while believing Netanyahu was fixated on a decisive military win.

The tipping point arrived last week when Israel launched missiles at Hamas negotiators in Doha, Qatar, a move that killed several lower-level figures but spared top targets and enraged mediators involved in hostage and truce discussions.

According to sources familiar with the matter, as reported by The Daily Beast, Trump huddled with senior aides, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, to discuss the fallout from the September 9 operation.

Details of The Conflict with Israel

In a heated phone call the following day, he delivered a sharp rebuke to Netanyahu, griping that the U.S. hadn’t been looped in beforehand.

Trump followed up with a second call to probe whether the strike had landed a major blow—learning it hadn’t—and the Gaza offensive has only ramped up since.

Despite the private venting, Trump has held back from wielding America’s considerable leverage, like withholding arms or aid, and has stuck to public endorsements of Netanyahu.

This restraint has puzzled observers, given Trump’s self-image as a dominant dealmaker who doesn’t tolerate being sidelined.

The Doha incident, carried out with air-launched missiles, highlighted the fragile state of negotiations.

Mediators were livid, viewing it as a reckless escalation that could derail progress on releasing hostages and securing a ceasefire.

A Pattern of Events

Trump’s irritation isn’t new.

Back in 2020, after Netanyahu congratulated Joe Biden on his election win, Trump reportedly fumed to a journalist, “F–k him.”

Their alliance, built on years of mutual political benefit—from the Abraham Accords to Trump’s hopes for a Saudi-Israel normalization deal—has long featured Netanyahu acting boldly and explaining afterward, betting on Trump’s short-lived anger.

Even Israeli insiders are scratching their heads at Trump’s kid-glove approach.

Shalom Lipner, who advised seven straight Israeli prime ministers, called it “slightly baffling and counterintuitive.” Former ambassador Itamar Rabinovich echoed that, saying, “I’m mystified and so are many other Israelis.”

He added, “The only thing that’s really working for [Netanyahu] is Trump’s support.” Michael Oren, another ex-ambassador, noted simply, “[Trump] likes winners.”

As the Gaza conflict drags on, this episode underscores the tightrope Trump walks in balancing unwavering support for Israel with his push for a quick resolution.

The White House and Netanyahu’s office didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.

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