The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/matthew-miller/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:57:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Matthew Miller | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/matthew-miller/ 32 32 Biden official: Netanyahu sabotaged deals but calling him out would have helped Hamas https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-official-netanyahu-sabotaged-deals-but-calling-him-out-wouldve-helped-hamas/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:43:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3625403 Matthew Miller tells Israeli TV show US wanted to declare publicly that Netanyahu was 'completely intransigent,' but saw Sinwar pull back from talks when detecting US-Israel strain

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]]> Ex-top Biden official: No genocide in Gaza, but Israel ‘without doubt’ committed war crimes https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-top-biden-official-no-genocide-in-gaza-but-israel-without-doubt-committed-war-crimes/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:11:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3563524 Former State Dept. spokesperson Matthew Miller says it's an 'open question' whether Israel pursued a policy of war crimes, but that there are certainly cases in which they occurred

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]]> UN slams ‘violation’ of 1974 Syria disengagement deal as Israel acts in buffer zone https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-slams-violation-of-1974-disengagement-deal-as-israel-acts-in-syria-buffer-zone/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 02:23:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3436318 US defends Israeli decision to fill vacuum after Syrian soldiers fled posts along border, but stresses measure must be temporary; Iran condemns 'flagrant violation'

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]]> US: Administrative detention was one of the few tools Israel used to curb settler violence https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-administrative-detention-one-of-only-tools-israel-used-to-curb-settler-violence/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 22:04:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3427024&preview=true&preview_id=3427024 State Department condemns Katz's decision to end practice only against Israeli extremists, says it will continue taking its own actions, while admitting that steps are reversible

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]]> US says Israel will open new Gaza aid crossing as Nov. 13 aid deadline approaches https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-says-israel-will-open-new-gaza-aid-crossing-as-nov-13-aid-deadline-approaches/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:23:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3414981 State Department says Israel committed to opening Kissufim crossing and has made progress on aid delivery; Trump win may remove US leverage on arms support after Biden ultimatum

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]]> Blinken speaks with Gallant as US says Israel failing to boost Gaza aid deliveries https://www.timesofisrael.com/blinken-speaks-with-gallant-as-us-says-israel-failing-to-boost-gaza-aid-deliveries/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 03:36:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3411980 State Department says Israel 'failed' to sufficiently improve humanitarian conditions as deadline to meet requirements or risk restrictions on military assistance draws near

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]]> US presses Israel to explain ‘horrific’ Gaza strike in which over 20 kids said killed https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-presses-israel-to-explain-horrific-gaza-strike-in-which-over-20-kids-said-killed/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:57:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3407988 Hamas health ministry reports 93 killed in Beit Lahiya, a figure the IDF says shouldn't be trusted; Biden envoy: Israel's words on providing aid to civilians don't match its actions

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]]> US urges Israel to rethink anti-UNRWA laws, warning millions at risk of ‘catastrophe’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-urges-israel-to-rethink-anti-unrwa-laws-warning-millions-at-risk-of-catastrophe/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:24:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3407390&preview=true&preview_id=3407390 US official blasts 'disingenuous' PM for saying Israel ready to work with int'l community on Gaza aid after approving laws that will crimp UN agency without an alternative in place

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]]> US: We will help Israel exact ‘severe consequences’ from Iran for missile attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-we-will-help-israel-exact-severe-consequences-from-iran-for-missile-attack/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 22:40:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3388380&preview=true&preview_id=3388380 Pledge to assist goes further than DC's support after April attack, when Biden sought to limit Israel's response; president says strike unsuccessful partly due to US assistance

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]]> American-Turkish activist killed in West Bank is laid to rest in Turkey https://www.timesofisrael.com/american-turkish-activist-killed-in-west-bank-is-laid-to-rest-in-turkey/ Sat, 14 Sep 2024 16:48:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3375422 Ankara vows death of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi won't go unpunished, while US calls for accountability and urges Israel to reexamine IDF's rules of engagement

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]]> US said to have warned UK its weapons restrictions to Israel may impact hostage talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-said-to-have-warned-uk-its-weapons-restrictions-to-israel-may-impact-hostage-talks/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:50:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3368388 Unnamed UK minister tells newspaper there must be a review of other arms exports, including to Saudi Arabia, 'otherwise it just looks like we’re picking out the one Jewish state'

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]]> US: Ben Gvir ‘sowing chaos, undermining Israel’s security’ with Temple Mount remarks https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-ben-gvir-sowing-chaos-undermining-israels-security-with-temple-mount-remarks/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 23:45:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3362981 State Department 'reaffirms commitment to preserving the historic status quo at Jerusalem’s holy sites,' as far-right minister asserts Jewish right to prayer at flashpoint compound

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]]> US, EU say Israel revoking Norwegian diplomats’ status ‘unwarranted,’ not ‘helpful’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-eu-say-israel-revoking-norwegian-diplomats-status-unwarranted-not-helpful/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 05:38:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3350809 Josep Borrell says EU in 'full solidarity' with Oslo, after Israel says it will withdraw accreditation of eight Norwegian diplomats who dealt with Palestinian Authority

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]]> With Palestinian declaration and Ukrainian FM visit, China showcases rising influence https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-palestinian-declaration-and-ukrainian-fm-visit-china-showcases-rising-influence/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:33:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3340753 By brokering unity efforts by Palestinian factions and hosting Kyiv's top envoy, Beijing is seen as cementing its role as a global diplomatic force

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]]> US not expecting policy change from Iran after election of reformist president https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-not-expecting-policy-change-from-iran-under-new-president/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:49:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3327829 Administration spokespeople downplay chances to resume nuclear talks with Tehran, noting that supreme leader Khamenei still calls shot as Massoud Pezeshkian enters office

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