White House scolded NETANYAHU for violating Gaza ceasefire with strike

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 -The White House has sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after an Israeli strike was reported to have violated the Gaza ceasefire, signaling rising tension between Washington and Jerusalem. 

U.S. officials made clear the action undermines fragile efforts to maintain calm and prevent a wider escalation, especially as diplomatic channels remain active to keep the truce intact.

According to U.S. officials, the strike risked triggering immediate retaliation and destabilizing negotiations aimed at sustaining humanitarian access and regional security. 

The administration stressed that ceasefire terms apply to all parties and warned that unilateral military actions complicate efforts to de-escalate amid intense international scrutiny.

The rebuke highlights growing U.S. pressure on Israel to exercise restraint as the conflict enters a critical phase. With the ceasefire hanging in the balance, Washington is signaling that continued violations could carry political consequences and further strain an already delicate alliance.