‘Even Jews Are Sick Of You’: Trump Pressured Netanyahu To Accept Gaza Truce In Heated Call
‘Even Jews Are Sick Of You’: Trump Pressured Netanyahu To Accept Gaza Truce In Heated Call Published By, Last Updated: June 24, 2026, 18:44 IST
‘Even Jews Are Sick Of You’: Trump Pressured Netanyahu To Accept Gaza Truce In Heated Call Published By, Last Updated: June 24, 2026, 18:44 IST The book also claims Trump privately referred to Netanyahu as a "con man" — a description the authors say ranks among the harshest insults in his political vocabulary. Rapid Read Trump's outburst came as Witkoff and Kushner feared Netanyahu could back away from a 20-point peace framework they had crafted to end the Gaza conflict and begin rebuilding the war-ravaged territory. (IMAGE: REUTERS FILE) “Everybody’s sick of you, Bibi. All the Jews are sick of you. Even the two Jews on this call are sick of you." That was US President Donald Trump’s reported message to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a heated phone call in September 2025, according to Regime Change: Inside The Imperial Presidency Of Donald Trump, a new book by New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan. The book paints a picture of tensions between the two leaders, alleging that Trump berated Netanyahu and pressured him to accept a US-backed ceasefire plan for Gaza amid fears in Washington that Israel could derail months of diplomatic efforts.
According to excerpts cited by multiple media reports, Trump erupted during a call that also included his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner. The US president reportedly told Netanyahu to “f…ing go along with this" because the war had “gone on for too f…ing long". Trump’s outburst came as Witkoff and Kushner feared Netanyahu could back away from a 20-point peace framework they had crafted to end the Gaza conflict and begin rebuilding the war-ravaged territory. The book also claims Trump privately referred to Netanyahu as a “con man" — a description the authors say ranks among the harshest insults in his political vocabulary. When Did The Call Happen? The call reportedly took place during the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025, when Trump was pushing his administration’s 20-point plan aimed at ending the Gaza war. Trump allegedly warned Netanyahu that he could not walk away from the proposed ceasefire arrangement, reminding the Israeli leader that he had consistently supported him even when others had turned against him. It remains unclear from the published excerpts whether Trump’s anger was directly linked to an Israeli strike in Qatar earlier that month.
Doha Strike Triggered Fresh Tensions Earlier in September 2025, Israel carried out an airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha while discussions over a possible ceasefire were underway. According to the book, the strike infuriated both Kushner and Witkoff. Just a day earlier, the two had met Netanyahu adviser Ron Dermer at Witkoff’s Miami residence to discuss post-war plans for Gaza. The pair reportedly believed they had been misled about Israel’s intentions. Qatar, angered by the strike on its soil, initially refused to continue mediating between Israel and Hamas, complicating efforts to secure a ceasefire. The book further claims Kushner privately vented his frustration, describing the Israelis as “crazy" and suggesting he wanted to step away from the negotiations altogether. Netanyahu Eventually Accepted The Deal Despite the tensions, Netanyahu ultimately accepted the ceasefire framework crafted by Kushner and Witkoff and later issued an apology, according to the book. The acceptance reportedly came 18 days after the strike in Doha. The revelations offer one of the most detailed accounts yet of behind-the-scenes friction between Trump and Netanyahu, despite their public alignment on many issues across West Asia.
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