Explosive Allegations Surface in New Political Book
A new book by journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan has revealed details of an alleged heated exchange between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during Gaza ceasefire negotiations in 2025.
The book, Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump, claims Trump sharply criticized Netanyahu during a phone call focused on a proposed ceasefire agreement.
According to the authors, the conversation took place during the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025.
The book alleges that Trump expressed frustration over concerns that Netanyahu might withdraw support for a US-backed peace initiative.
Report Details Growing Tensions Between Washington and Tel Aviv
According to the reported account, the call included senior US officials Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
The book claims Trump warned Netanyahu against abandoning the proposed agreement.
It further alleges that Trump emphasized his long-standing support for Israel while urging the Israeli leader to remain committed to the peace process.
The reported exchange comes amid broader claims of increasing tensions between Washington and Tel Aviv over several regional issues.
These reportedly included the US-Iran agreement and Israel’s military actions in Lebanon and Gaza.
The authors also claim some White House officials feared that ongoing disagreements could undermine diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing regional instability.
Gaza Peace Efforts and Diplomatic Challenges
The book describes a complex diplomatic process involving the United States, Israel, Qatar and other regional stakeholders.
It alleges that negotiations faced multiple setbacks, including military operations that complicated mediation efforts.
According to the report, a proposed 20-point framework focused on a ceasefire, humanitarian assistance, prisoner exchanges and reconstruction efforts in Gaza.
The ceasefire agreement reportedly entered into force in October 2025 and led to several confidence-building measures.
However, the book notes that tensions and security challenges continued despite the agreement.
Neither the White House nor Israeli officials have publicly commented in detail on the specific claims outlined in the publication.
The revelations have nevertheless generated significant international attention and renewed discussion about the diplomatic dynamics behind Middle East peace negotiations.
