Matthew Miller, former spokesman for the U.S. State Department, has stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deliberately obstructed ceasefire negotiations in Gaza, contradicting earlier U.S. government narratives that primarily blamed Hamas for the failure of peace talks. Miller revealed that Netanyahu communicated intentions to continue the conflict for decades and imposed conditions that hindered progress toward a ceasefire. This account was reported by Israel's Channel 13 and aligns with observations from other officials, including former aide Jon Finer, who acknowledged that while President Biden supported Israel following the October 7 attacks and the ensuing conflict with Hamas, the U.S. response was insufficient to prevent extensive civilian casualties. Additionally, analysts and commentators have noted that the Israeli government repeatedly set new demands during negotiations, further complicating efforts to reach a comprehensive peace agreement.