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Ex-State Department Spokesman Concedes Israel Has Committed War Crimes in Gaza

The admission arrives as the Biden administration faces scrutiny over its Israel policy during a worsening Gaza humanitarian crisis.

Israeli army tanks take position at the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip on May 29, 2025, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestinian militant movement Hamas.
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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.