The White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump Gaza and the recent Israeli airstrikes in Syria are surprised by the recent air strikes and have asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “improve” both the situations.
According to CNN report, Trump immediately reacted to the attack on the only Catholic Church in Gaza, and expressed his displeasure by calling Netanyahu and ensured that the Israeli leader issued a statement calling the attack a mistake.
Trump was also surprised by the Israeli airstrikes in Syrian capital Damascus, which happened at a time when his administration is working to bring stability to the war -torn country.
White House press secretary Caroline Lewit told reporters, “The President has good working relations with Bibi Netanyahu and he is in constant contact with him. He was surprised by bombing in Syria and bombing a Catholic church in Gaza.”
“In both cases, the President immediately asked the Prime Minister to improve the situation,” he said.
CNN reported that despite being a close partner, there is a complex relationship between Trump and Netanyahu, with a period of mutual disbelief. Although he closely collaborated during a joint air campaign in Iran in this summer, personal relations between them remain stressful.
According to CNN report, Levit also pointed to diplomatic efforts being made in Syria under the leadership of External Affairs Minister Marco Rubio, which has worked to reduce tension while the US lifted restrictions and support former rebel leader, new Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara.
Trump hoped that Netanyahu’s recent visit to Washington would lead to a ceasefire in Gaza, including the release of those held by Hamas and expansion of the reach of humanitarian aid. According to CNN report, Trump’s repeated emphasis that the agreement is going to be done soon, Netanyahu left the US without any announcement.
CNN quoted sources familiar with the talks as saying that all sides are still waiting for Hamas’s latest ceasefire and reaction to the proposal for the release of hostages. In a statement on Monday, Hamas said that he is “trying his best day and night” to reach an agreement “.
Leavet said that Trump is extremely concerned about the increasing loss in Gaza struggle. He said, “The President’s message on this long -running struggle in the Middle East is that it has become quite cruel, especially in recent times, you have seen the news of more people dying. I think the President would never want to see this. He wants the murder to stop.”
He also appreciated Trump’s efforts to provide humanitarian aid in Gaza. According to CNN, Livit said, “It is because of the President that assistance in Gaza is being distributed. He wants all this to be in a peaceful manner, where not to know more.”
CNN also stated that according to data from the Ministry of Local Health, more than 1,000 people have been killed in search of human relief in Gaza since the end of May. Foreign ministers of 25 countries had recently criticized Israel for “drop-by-aid” in the region.
Lewitt added, “This is a very difficult and complex situation that the President has inherited due to the weaknesses of previous administration. And I think he should be appreciated.” He added, “President wants peace and he has been very clear about this.”
