New book claims Trump told Netanyahu ‘all the Jews are sick of you’

A newly published book has offered a behind‑the‑scenes account of a heated telephone exchange between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in which Trump reportedly expressed deep frustration with the Israeli leader’s stance during Gaza ceasefire negotiations. According to “Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump,” by New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, Trump told Netanyahu: “Everybody’s sick of you, Bibi. All the Jews are sick of you.”

Tense negotiations and White House frustration

The book recounts that the conversation took place in September 2025, as Trump administration officials, including senior advisor Jared Kushner and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, were pressing for a 20‑point plan to end the Gaza war and secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. According to the authors, Trump also warned Netanyahu that he could not “back out of” Washington’s proposed ceasefire agreement, adding: “I’m the best friend Israel ever had. Everybody hates you, and I’ve stood by you.”

Context of the reported remarks

The alleged outburst followed an Israeli airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeting Hamas leaders—an operation that reportedly caught US officials off guard and strained trust between the two allies. Kushner and Witkoff were said to have listened in on the call, and the book claims that the pressure ultimately compelled Netanyahu to accept the ceasefire framework. A deal was announced days later, though the authors note that Qatar subsequently refused to continue serving as a mediator following the Doha strike. Neither the White House nor Netanyahu’s office has officially confirmed or commented on the book’s claims.