Trump allegedly sends stern warning to Netanyahu over Gaza violence

US Vice President JD Vance allegedly delivered a “firm message” from President Donald Trump to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting in Jerusalem on Wednesday, Politico reported, citing sources with knowledge of the conversation.

One source said senior US officials viewed Sunday’s Israeli attacks - which killed more than 40 Palestinian civilians - as evidence that Israel was acting “out of control”.

A White House official, also speaking anonymously, told Politico that recent public statements “reflect how the president feels” about Israeli actions following the ceasefire.

As previously reported, US officials - including Trump himself - have also criticised the Israeli parliament’s new West Bank annexation bill, which analysts say marks a rare and significant departure from Washington’s usual alignment with Israeli policy.