A new Wall Street Journal report reveals that former President Donald Trump privately expressed anger over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to target Hamas negotiators in Qatar. According to officials familiar with the matter, Trump told aides — including Secretary of State Marco Rubio — that Netanyahu’s move was undermining his efforts to secure a ceasefire.The Israeli operation killed multiple Hamas officials. While Rubio confirmed that Trump was “not happy,” he emphasized that U.S. policy toward Israel remains unchanged. Trump reportedly held two phone calls with Netanyahu following the strike: one to express displeasure, and another to congratulate him on the mission. He also spoke with Qatari leaders, thanking them for their mediation efforts.Despite private frustrations, Trump does not want a public break with Netanyahu. Israeli officials dismissed reports of a rift as “fake news,” and former Netanyahu spokesperson Omer Dostri said the two remain “very, very tight.”This episode examines what the report reveals about U.S.-Israel relations, Trump’s approach to diplomacy in the Middle East, and how tensions between Trump and Netanyahu could shape future negotiations.
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