Phil Gordon, who served as national security adviser to former US Vice President Kamala Harris from 2022 to early 2025, has publicly accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of obstructing a ceasefire and hostage exchange agreement. In a statement posted on social media, Gordon alleged that Netanyahu introduced numerous conditions that effectively made a deal impossible for a six-month period in 2024.

Gordon’s critique centers on the assertion that these additional demands were the primary obstacle to reaching an agreement that could have halted hostilities earlier. According to the report, the six-month delay in negotiations coincided with a period in which nearly 9,000 Palestinians were killed in Gaza. The accusations highlight a significant point of friction between the former US administration's diplomatic efforts and the Israeli government's strategic requirements during the conflict. The Israeli government has not provided a direct public response to these specific allegations in the provided reports.