New Delhi, July 22 -- US President Donald Trump was reportedly caught off guard by Israeli military actions in Gaza and Syria last week, prompting urgent phone calls to Tel Aviv, admonishing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to the White House. The episodes highlight what insiders describe as a growing tension in a rather complicated relationship between Donald trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.

One particular flashpoint came after Israeli forces struck the only Catholic Church in Gaza last Thursday - a move that drew immediate condemnation from President Trump.

Trump personally phoned Netanyahu to express his anger and insisted the Israeli leader issue a public statement labelling the strike a mistake.

The US president w...