Matthew Miller, the former US State Department spokesperson, has stated in a Sky News interview that it is 'without a doubt true that Israel has committed war crimes'. The admission marks a rare departure from the official position held during the Biden administration.
When asked why he had not made such remarks while in office, Miller explained that spokespeople do not express personal opinions but rather the conclusions of the US government. His comments have reignited debate over the administration's handling of the Gaza conflict.
Miller is the first among a group of former Biden officials—including Karine Jean-Pierre, Vedant Patel, Jake Sullivan, John Kirby, and Antony Blinken—to publicly acknowledge war crimes. The group has been accused of lying to obscure the scale of civilian casualties during the 15-month conflict.
Despite his admission, Miller stopped short of calling the situation a genocide, a term he has avoided. Critics argue this omission shields him from moral accountability.
The interview has prompted calls for other former officials to come forward with the truth, though many are expected to face public backlash for their roles in the administration's policy.
