New Book Claims Trump Lashed Out At Netanyahu Over Gaza Ceasefire Efforts
US President Donald Trump reportedly unleashed a furious tirade at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a private call in September 2025, pressuring him to support a US-backed plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza, according to a new book.
The claim appears in Regime Change: Inside The Imperial Presidency Of Donald Trump, written by New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan. The book describes growing friction between Trump and Netanyahu as Washington sought to secure a ceasefire and advance a broader peace framework for Gaza.
According to excerpts cited by several media outlets, Trump became enraged during a call that also included Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and former White House adviser Jared Kushner. The authors allege that Trump bluntly told Netanyahu to support the proposed agreement, arguing that the conflict had continued for far too long.
The book claims the confrontation stemmed from fears within the White House that Netanyahu could abandon a 20-point ceasefire and reconstruction plan developed by Witkoff and Kushner after months of negotiations.
Ceasefire Talks Tested US-Israel Ties
The reported exchange took place during the 2025 session of the United Nations General Assembly, when the Trump administration was attempting to broker an end to the Gaza war. According to the authors, Trump warned Netanyahu against walking away from the deal and reminded him of the political support he had received from Washington over the years.
The book also alleges that Trump privately referred to the Israeli leader as a “con man”, reflecting what the authors describe as his deep frustration with Netanyahu’s approach during the negotiations.
Doha Strike Allegedly Fuelled Frustrations
The authors further claim that tensions intensified after an Israeli strike targeting Hamas figures in Doha earlier that month. According to the book, the operation angered both Witkoff and Kushner, who believed progress was being made towards a ceasefire. The strike reportedly complicated mediation efforts, with Qatar initially unwilling to continue facilitating negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
The book alleges that members of Trump’s team felt the move risked undermining months of diplomatic work and threatened the prospects of securing a broader agreement. The claims are drawn from accounts detailed in the book, and the specific allegations regarding the phone call have not been publicly addressed by either Trump or Netanyahu.
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