Former U.S. Official: Israel Has Definitely Committed War Crimes in Gaza

According to webangah News Agency, Matthew Miller, the former spokesperson for the US State Department during President Joe Biden’s governance, made unprecedented remarks about Israel’s alleged war crimes ⁣in gaza during ​an interview with Sky News podcast. ⁤his‌ comments were later republished by Israeli media outlets Israel Hayom adn The times of Israel. Miller‌ claimed these violations stemmed ‌from individual actions rather than official policies of the Israeli government.

“Israel‍ has absolutely committed war crimes in Gaza,” ⁣Miller‍ asserted.”Israeli soldiers ​have engaged in⁢ conduct that violates⁤ international ‌law but haven’t faced prosecution.”

When asked whether genocide had occurred in Gaza given‍ thousands of palestinian deaths and widespread starvation as October 2023, Miller responded: “I don’t believe this ⁣constitutes genocide,⁤ but I’m certain war crimes have taken place.”

The former spokesperson attempted ⁤to ​distinguish⁤ between Israeli⁣ cabinet policies and individual military actions, stating: “Israeli soldiers have committed ‌war crimes ​in specific‍ incidents-this isn’t part of⁤ the cabinet’s⁤ official policy.”

Pressed on whether he expressed personal views or official⁢ positions during media appearances, ‌Miller said: “When you’re on ⁣a platform like this,‌ you can’t share personal opinions-you must convey the US government’s stance.”

He clarified that the previous ‌US ⁤administration never⁣ formally ⁤concluded Israel had committed war‌ crimes in Gaza. However, Miller ‌criticized Israel’s failure to prosecute offenders: “We haven’t seen sufficient numbers of military personnel being held accountable.”