• US officials express frustration over Netanyahu's escalating military actions.
• Trump was reportedly "caught off guard" by strikes in Syria and Gaza.
• Netanyahu's bombing of a church in Gaza raised additional concerns in Washington.
• Critics within the White House suggest Netanyahu's actions threaten diplomatic efforts.
• There is growing skepticism regarding Netanyahu's unpredictable behavior.

The White House has voiced increasing concern regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s military actions in Syria, with several senior US officials labeling his strategy as unpredictable and overly aggressive. Reports cite one official describing Netanyahu's behavior as acting "like a madman," expressing alarm over daily escalations including bombings targeting the Syrian presidential compound and military installations, as noted by Indiatimes, TRT, and AA.

On July 13, significant clashes in southern Syria led to Israeli airstrikes, which reportedly caught President Donald Trump and his administration off guard. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump quickly reached out to Netanyahu following these incidents to address the escalating situation and sought explanations on Israel's bombing of a Catholic church in Gaza, as mentioned by AA and TRT.

Officials within the Trump administration have expressed that Netanyahu's actions could potentially undermine US diplomatic efforts in Syria. One official articulated concern that such aggressions may exhaust the administration's goodwill, emphasizing, "The bombing in Syria caught the president and the White House by surprise,” according to Channel News Asia and Indiatimes.

Despite the growing skepticism towards Netanyahu's regional policies, Trump has refrained from publicly criticizing Israel, leaving some ambiguity concerning his true sentiments towards these military actions. Meanwhile, the US administration is increasingly feeling the pressure from international criticisms surrounding Israel’s military decisions, particularly regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza, as highlighted by TRT and AA.