State Dept. surprised by Israel's decision to pull out of Washington meetings
The US didn't vote for the resolution because of its failure to condemn Hamas for the attacks on October 7, spokesperson Matthew Miller said.
U.S. President Joe Biden pauses during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. (photo credit: MIRIAM ALSTER/POOL/REUTERS)Updated: