US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller was severely criticized by journalists during a press conference, as they accused the United States of complicity in Israeli violations in Gaza.

The criticism came in the context of comparisons between the rapid American reaction to the Russian attacks in Ukraine, and the disparity in response to the Israeli attacks in Gaza. During the conference, Miller received sharp questions about the quick conclusions reached by the United States regarding the Russian attack on a hospital in Kiev, and the speed of determining responsible for the attack. When asked about this speed, Miller said: “No one else is launching attacks on Ukraine, so it is very clear that they came from Russia.”

Comparisons with Gaza

Journalists addressed the inconsistency in the American response, pointing to the Israeli attacks that targeted hospitals and facilities in Gaza, in which American weapons were sometimes used. One journalist asked: “Why can’t you conclusively determine what happened in these cases?”

Accusations of collusion

Journalists accused the US government of complicity in Israeli abuses, citing reports by the United Nations and relief organizations that indicate Israel is using starvation as a tool of war in Gaza. They noted the resignation of 12 US government employees in protest against this collusion.

American response

Miller defended the US position, saying: “We will continue to work day and night to bring in humanitarian aid, recognizing all obstacles and working to overcome them.” He added: "The United States remains the largest funder of the Israeli army, but we are committed to ensuring that the flow of humanitarian aid is not obstructed during the war."

Fears of losing legitimacy

Journalists expressed their fears that the United States would lose its international legitimacy due to its position towards Israel and the Palestinians, accusing the government of hypocrisy in its support for human rights in certain areas and ignoring them in Palestine. Criticism continues to mount around American support for Israel in light of increasing reports of humanitarian violations in Gaza, which puts... The US State Department is in a difficult defensive position before world public opinion.