Former State Dept. Spokesman: Netanyahu Sabotaged Peace Deals, US Confirms

Netanyahu's Stance on Peace Deals

• 💡 Matthew Miller, former State Department spokesman, stated that the Israeli government, particularly Benjamin Netanyahu, repeatedly sabotaged ceasefire deals with Hamas.
• 🎯 These sabotages aimed to avoid a permanent end to the war, prioritizing a "land grab" and the "greater Israel project" over the return of hostages.
• ⚠️ Miller's statements, made after leaving the Biden administration, confirm long-held suspicions that Israel did not genuinely desire a ceasefire.

Sabotage of Ceasefire Proposals

• 🚀 One instance involved a six-week ceasefire proposal aimed at averting the invasion of Rafa. Netanyahu publicly stated Israel would invade regardless, making a deal harder to secure.
• 🤝 Another proposal in May 2024, which would have ended the war and withdrawn Israeli troops, was publicly detailed by Joe Biden to prevent Netanyahu from backing out. Netanyahu's office then leaked messages suggesting the proposal differed from his agreement, embarrassing Biden.
• ⏳ In July, when Hamas presented an acceptable offer, Israel insisted on keeping troops in the Philadelphia corridor, a move that stalled negotiations despite a proposal to bridge differences.

US Government's Role and Control

• 🗣️ Miller's testimony implies the US government, under the Biden administration, provided