Trump officials criticize Netanyahu for reckless bombing
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent military actions in Syria have drawn sharp criticism from the Trump administration.
- U.S. officials expressed concerns that Netanyahu's aggressive policies might jeopardize President Trump's diplomatic efforts in the region.
- The ongoing tensions indicate a clash between Israeli military strategy and U.S. foreign policy objectives.
In Syria, recent military actions by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have drawn significant backlash from senior officials within the Trump administration. The series of airstrikes, particularly an incident involving a Syrian envoy amid conflicts between Bedouin tribes and the Druze minority, occurred after U.S. calls for restraint and during a period when President Trump was attempting to reestablish diplomatic relations with Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa. This military aggression, perceived as reckless by U.S. officials, threatens to undermine Trump's broader strategy of reducing American involvement in foreign conflicts and lifting longstanding sanctions on Syria. Following these developments, U.S. Special Envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, reportedly urged Israel to cease its military actions. Despite a temporary pause in bombings, Israel quickly resumed attacks, sparking further complaints from U.S. allies such as Turkey and Saudi Arabia. This situation escalated tensions in the region, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio warning that Syria could be on the brink of full-scale civil war. The White House's frustration with Netanyahu escalated as officials described him as acting like a