Israeli PM’s strikes in Syria and Gaza spark outrage in Washington despite Trump’s public embrace.By David Brummer, World Israel NewsSenior Trump administration officials have privately expressed outrage at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent military actions in the Middle East, branding him a “madman” whose aggression could jeopardize President Trump’s foreign policy agenda, according to a report from Axios.The White House’s frustration reportedly reached new heights after Israel bombed targets in Syria last week, including a strike on a Syrian envoy attempting to quell violence between Bedouin tribes and the Druze minority in Suwayda.The attacks continued despite U.S. calls for restraint and while Trump was seeking to rehabilitate relations with Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa — a delicate endeavor given al-Sharaa’s past links to al-Qaeda.“Bibi acted like a madman. He bombs everything all the time,” an unnamed White House official fumed to Axios. “This could undermine what Trump is trying to do.”During his second term, Trump has prioritized ending U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts.A key component of that strategy has been easing tensions with Syria, including efforts to lift longstanding U.S. sanctions.Yet the Israeli strikes risk destabilizing the region further, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Syria was “weeks away from potential collapse and a full-scale civil war of epic proportions.”U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack reportedly pleaded with Israel to halt its attacks, but while Israel paused briefly, its forces soon resumed bombing, even hitting sites near the Syrian presidential palace.While al-Sharaa opted not to retaliate, U.S. allies such as Turkey and Saudi Arabia lodged complaints with Washington over Israel’s conduct.The bombing campaign followed Netanyahu’s U.S. visit, during which he received a warm welcome at the White House and even announced plans to nominate Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize.However, Trump administration insiders accused Netanyahu of pursuing military escalation for domestic political gain.“The Israelis need to get their head out of their asses,” one official bluntly told Axios.The situation in Syria isn’t the only source of friction. Another sore point emerged when Israeli shelling in Gaza struck the Strip’s only Catholic church, killing three and injuring 10.Trump reportedly called Netanyahu directly to demand an explanation, after which Israel issued a statement expressing regret.“The feeling is that every day there is something new. What the f–k?” one exasperated official told Axios.Another likened Netanyahu’s behavior to “a child who just won’t behave.”Israel’s strikes on Iran last month, launched during sensitive U.S. negotiations with Tehran, further aggravated the White House.Trump, who initially appeared uneasy, later authorized bunker buster strikes on Iranian nuclear sites himself.While past U.S. administrations under Barack Obama and Joe Biden also clashed with Netanyahu over his hawkish policies, Trump has publicly maintained friendly ties despite his own grievances.This included Netanyahu’s acknowledgment of Biden’s 2020 election win and his last-minute withdrawal from assisting in the US assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani on Iraqi soil in January 2020.Despite the growing frustration within Trump’s circle, the administration has thus far avoided publicly criticizing Netanyahu.The post Trump officials blast Netanyahu as ‘madman’ who is ‘bombing everything’ – report appeared first on World Israel News.