Matthew Miller emphasized the U.S.'s desire for a diplomatic resolution between Israel and Hezbollah, stating, "we do want to see a diplomatic resolution to the conflict" and expressing concern over escalation.
Miller acknowledged the complexity of influence, saying, "Of course, it's a first-order question to Israel. It's a question to Hezbollah, but is a question to all of the other countries in the region about what type of region they want to live in."
Despite the U.S. providing $3.8bn in military aid to Israel, Miller noted that the Biden administration's ability to prevent a wider war was limited, asserting that it's not just a question for the United States.
Rights advocates are pressing the Biden administration to apply more pressure on Israel, which has faced criticism for the ongoing conflict in Gaza, resulting in significant Palestinian casualties.
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