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The White House has grown increasingly exasperated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions in Syria, with officials within US President Donald Trump's administration reportedly branding him a "madman" and “a child who just won’t behave,” according to a report by Axios. The comments reflect deepening concern within Washington following a series of unexpected Israeli airstrikes, even after a US-brokered ceasefire aimed at stabilising Syria.

Citing six US officials, Axios revealed that Netanyahu’s aggressive regional policies are straining relations between Washington and Jerusalem. Despite President Trump’s silence on the matter, administration officials were reportedly stunned by Netanyahu’s decision to bomb Syrian targets just days after agreeing to de-escalate.

Airstrikes Despite Ceasefire

The tipping point came on Tuesday when Israeli forces struck Syrian military convoys near Suwayda, following deadly clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes in the region. More than 700 casualties were reported in the unrest. Israel claimed the Syrian army had entered a demilitarised zone and was targeting the Druze minority, a charge denied by Damascus.

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The next day, Israeli jets targeted buildings in Damascus, including locations near the presidential palace. These attacks reportedly occurred despite Israeli officials previously assuring the US they would refrain from further action. “Bibi acted like a madman. He bombs everything all the time,” one White House official told Axios, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname. “This could undermine what Trump is trying to do.”

Mounting White House Frustration

A second senior US official expressed growing irritation: “The feeling is that every day there is something new. What the f***?” A third added, “Netanyahu is sometimes like a child who just won’t behave.”

Sources close to the Trump administration indicated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other senior envoys had urged restraint, but Netanyahu’s domestic political struggles may be fueling his aggressive approach. One official said, “The bombing in Syria caught the president and the White House by surprise. The president doesn’t like turning on the television and seeing bombs dropped in a country he is seeking peace in.”

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Despite the mounting frustration within his administration, President Trump has refrained from publicly criticising Netanyahu. It remains unclear whether he shares his advisers’ concerns or continues to view the Israeli leader as a key regional ally.

US envoy Tom Barrack, who helped negotiate the ceasefire, had reportedly urged Israel to pursue diplomacy. But within hours, Israeli airstrikes resumed, prompting fears that Trump’s goodwill may soon run out.