US says Israel's claims that UN resolution hindered hostage talks is “inaccurate,” “unfair”

On Monday, Israel suggested a United Nations (UN) resolution — which called for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas — had hindered opportunities for hostage negotiations after Hamas reportedly pulled out of the talks.

Responding on Tuesday, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said Israel’s statement is both “inaccurate” and “unfair” to hostages who have been captured amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

“The description of Hamas's response that has been aired in the public is all from news reports,” Miller said. “It's not the actual substance of the response, and I can tell you that that response was prepared before the UN Security Council vote — not after it.”

Since officials in Washington, D.C., opted not to veto the UN’s resolution for a ceasefire, relations between Israel and the U.S. have been strained.

“We are not going to engage in rhetorical distractions on this issue. We are going to continue to work to try to bring the hostages home,” Miller added.

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