President Donald Trump was caught by surprise last week by Israeli actions in Gaza and Syria, and in both instances phoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “rectify” the matter, according to the White House.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was “caught off guard” by the recent Israeli strikes in Syria and on a Catholic church in Gaza, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday.

President Donald Trump was “caught off guard” by Israel’s bombing of Syria, the White House said Monday, amid reports that the US president was increasingly concerned by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s aggressive military efforts.