Trump surprised by Israel's attacks: chaos in the Middle East!

Trump surprised by Israel's attacks: chaos in the Middle East!

According to the White House, US President Donald Trump was surprised by the latest Israeli attacks in Syria and the Gaza Strip. This led to immediate reactions, notably a call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to clarify the situation. Trump's spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt explained that the president has a good working relationship with Netanyahu and is in regular contact with him.

The Israeli army reportedly carried out targeted attacks on military targets in Syria, including positions near the Syrian presidential palace in Damascus and the Syrian army headquarters. Attacks were also carried out on the Druze region of Sweida in southern Syria. Particularly tragic was an attack on the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip, in which three people died and several others were injured. Netanyahu called this attack a “mistake.”

De-escalation by Trump

Due to the increased tensions and interstate conflicts in the region, Trump focused on de-escalation. After an alleged retaliatory attack by Iran on a US air base in Qatar, Trump thanked Iran for the advance warning and announced a ceasefire that would take effect within 24 hours. This agreement has been confirmed by both Israel and Iran, although actual compliance with this ceasefire remains uncertain.

The White House said the US attack was a military necessity to prevent Iran from potentially acquiring nuclear weapons. The US government stressed that the attack should not be understood as a declaration of war and emphasized that the overthrow of the Iranian leadership is not the aim of the intervention. While Trump presents himself as a peacemaker, polls show that a majority of US citizens are against military involvement in the Middle East.

International reactions

The European states were surprised by the US intervention and feel their political and economic stability is threatened by developments in the region. Differences in the EU regarding the assessment of the US attack under international law are causing additional tensions. Experts warn of possible setbacks to Iran's nuclear program, while some analysts see opportunities for future negotiations funded by the precariousness of Iran's situation.

In this complex geopolitical environment, the question remains as to how the stability of the ceasefire will affect political developments within the United States. While the possibility of further military conflict remains, the international community is called upon to closely monitor the development of the situation.