Overview

• On a Sky News podcast, former State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said he believes Israel has “without a doubt” committed war crimes in Gaza, reversing his official position.
• Miller distinguished between individual soldiers’ actions and state policy, saying it remains unclear if the Israeli government deliberately ordered war crimes.
• He revealed persistent disagreements within the Biden administration over U.S. arms sales and ceasefire pressure, noting more could have been done to push for a truce.
• Critics have condemned Miller for defending Israel’s bombardment for months, with Palestinian advocates calling for accountability and resignation.
• Gaza’s Ministry of Health reports at least 54,381 Palestinians killed and 124,054 wounded amid an ongoing humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the blockade.