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.

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.

US President Donald Trump was “caught off guard” by Israeli strikes in Syria and a Gaza Catholic church, the White House said. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Trump phoned Israeli PM Netanyahu to discuss both incidents.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Thursday it was recalling its Gaza negotiating team to Israel for consultations, a day after the Palestinian group Hamas handed its response on a ceasefire proposal to mediators.