The President was on the call with Netanyahu, son in law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff when they became frustrated with the prime minister following an Israeli strike on Qatar. That’s when Trump unleashed, the book claims.
‘Everybody’s sick of you, Bibi. All the Jews are sick of you,’ Trump reportedly said to Netanyahu as he tried to pitch the Israeli leader on Kushner’s 20-point peace plan.
Then, referencing Witkoff and Kushner, he added: ‘Even the two Jews on this call are sick of you.’
Kushner was reported by Haberman and Swan to have later told an ally: ‘I’m f***ing out. The Israelis are crazy.’
Trump – who has a strong relationship with Netanyahu – then demanded he stick to the peace deal, which was announced two days after the call.
‘You can’t back out of this. I’m the best friend Israel ever had. Everybody hates you, and I’ve stood by you. This is a great deal for Israel.’
Two days later, Trump and Netanyahu were standing side by side to announce the deal.