In our news wrap Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says he's considering "alternative options" to ceasefire talks with Hamas, European diplomats attempted to restart negotiations over limiting Iran's nuclear program and Ghislaine Maxwell wrapped up questioning as the Justice Department pushes back on criticism it's concealing aspects of Jeffrey Epstein's relationship with President Trump.

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.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government was considering “alternative options” to ceasefire talks with Hamas after it and the U.S. recalled their negotiating teams.

Over a series of escalations across the Middle East, Netanyahu appears to be gambling with the Trump Administration’s patience.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed outside the White House, responding to questions about the administration's position on the ongoing Middle East conflict. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded to questions about the Trump administration's position on the ongoing Middle East conflict,

We cannot again be held hostage again by a leftist White House that arrogantly thinks it can direct Israel’s wars, have veto power over our foreign policy and obscenely attempt to unseat our elected prime minister,

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticises France’s ‘reckless decision’ that he claims ‘only serves Hamas propaganda’.

Trump and Israel’s Netanyahu sit down at White House as Gaza ceasefire deal looms: Live updates - President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met for dinner at the White House

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.

It marks the latest setback in efforts to secure a deal that would bring a ceasefire to Gaza and secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.