ISLAMABAD: Former U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller has acknowledged that Israel has committed war crimes during its military actions in Gaza.
Speaking on Sky News’ ‘Trump 100’ podcast, Miller, who served under President Joe Biden, revealed that there were numerous internal disagreements within the U.S. administration over how to handle Israel’s operations in the enclave.
Miller, no longer bound by official government positions, stated that as a spokesperson, he had to align with the administration’s stance even when he personally disagreed.
Now free from those constraints, he openly described some of Israel’s actions as criminal under international law.
U.S. Policy Divisions on Israel Come to Light
According to Miller, the Biden administration was internally divided over how to approach Israel’s military conduct, especially in Gaza.
He noted that while working in the State Department, he encountered both minor and significant policy clashes related to the conflict.
“There were disagreements all along the way about how to handle policy. Some of those were big disagreements,” he said. These disagreements, while not always public, reflect a broader unease within parts of the U.S. government regarding unconditional support for Israel amid growing civilian casualties and destruction in Gaza.
War Crimes Acknowledged, Genocide Denied
While Miller rejected the label of genocide, he made it clear that certain actions taken by Israel during its operations in Gaza were in direct violation of international law. “I don’t think it’s genocide,” he said, “but I think it is without a doubt true that Israel has committed war crimes.”
His comments mark a rare and significant public admission from a former high-ranking U.S. official and could fuel ongoing debates about accountability, foreign aid, and America’s role in the conflict.
