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.

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.

Over a series of escalations across the Middle East, Netanyahu appears to be gambling with the Trump Administration’s patience.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed outside the White House, responding to questions about the administration's position on the ongoing Middle East conflict. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded to questions about the Trump administration's position on the ongoing Middle East conflict,

In both accounts, the president quickly called the prime minister to rectify those situations,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said

By Jeff Mason, Andrea Shalal, Matt Spetalnick and Alexander Cornwell WASHINGTON/TEL AVIV (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump, hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday,

Columbia University has reached a more than $200 million agreement with the Trump administration to resolve multiple civil rights investigations, clearing the way for the reinstatement of millions of dollars in federal research funding and ending a months-long impasse that had rattled the Ivy League school’s finances and leadership.

Over a series of escalations across the Middle East, Netanyahu appears to be gambling with the Trump Administration’s patience.