Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 4/8/25: Trump and Netanyahu Reaffirm Ethnic Cleansing Plan, Pentagon Will Get $1 Trillion Budget, and More
Apr 8, 2025
Leaders reaffirm a controversial ethnic cleansing plan aimed at relocating Palestinians amidst ongoing violence. Israeli military actions leave a devastating impact on Gaza, with tragic losses, including that of journalists and a U.S. citizen. The U.S. faces criticisms over its role as tensions escalate in regions like Yemen and Syria. Meanwhile, a proposed $1 trillion Pentagon budget raises questions about priorities in military spending versus humanitarian aid. Additionally, Ukraine seeks negotiations for mineral deals as geopolitical dynamics evolve.
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Gaza Ethnic Cleansing Plan
- Trump and Netanyahu reaffirmed their shared goal of ethnically cleansing Gaza.
- They claim other countries are willing to absorb the displaced Palestinians.
Israeli Military Control in Gaza
- The Israeli military now controls over half of Gaza, establishing uninhabitable kill zones.
- A soldier admitted to destroying everything and shooting anyone who approaches, including civilians.
Israeli Airstrike Kills Journalists
- An Israeli airstrike killed two journalists in a tent outside a Gaza hospital.
- One journalist burned to death after the strike ignited a gas tank, a survivor reported.