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.

A strike on the only Catholic Church in Gaza last Thursday drew an immediate reaction from US President Donald Trump, who called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to express his displeasure and ensure the Israeli leader issued a statement labelling the attack a mistake.

Tensions between Trump and Netanyahu escalate as the US President reacts to Israeli military actions in Gaza and Syria. Trump's anger over a church strike and airstrikes prompts urgent phone calls, highlighting complexities in their previously cooperative relationship amid ongoing conflict.