Trump Stunned: Israeli Strikes in Syria and Gaza Church Bombing Unsettle US Ties

In a striking turn of events, President Donald Trump found himself surprised by the recent Israeli military actions in Syria and the bombing of Gaza's only Catholic church, resulting in three fatalities. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt disclosed this Monday, marking a rare instance of discord between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, usually allies in political matters.

While Trump aims to conclude the conflict in Gaza and endorse Syria's fledgling government post-civil war, Israel's military maneuvers have complicated these plans. An Israeli attack in Gaza not only destroyed a church but also escalated tensions in Syria with strikes that reached Damascus.

Special envoy Tom Barrack expressed concern over Israel's intervention in Syria, labeling it 'confusing' and ill-timed. Despite Trump's 'good working relationship' with Netanyahu and subsequent phone conversations to resolve the situation, this occurrence challenges the political harmony between the US and Israel.

(With inputs from agencies.)