Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 7/16/25: US Launches 51st Airstrike in Somalia of 2025, Trump Asks Zelensky If He Could Hit Moscow, and More
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Jul 16, 2025 The U.S. continues its controversial airstrikes in Somalia, raising concerns over civilian casualties and scant media coverage. A provocative exchange between Trump and Zelensky raises questions about Ukraine's military capabilities and global security. In Gaza, the human toll of Israeli airstrikes is devastating, highlighting a dire humanitarian crisis, especially for children. Tensions grow in Israel amid political turmoil, with warnings of ethnic cleansing, while Iran pushes for a collective security strategy with its allies against U.S. threats.
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US Airstrikes Escalate in Somalia
- The U.S. has launched 51 airstrikes in Somalia by mid-2025, surpassing nearly previous annual records.
- These strikes primarily target ISIS affiliates and al-Shabab but are poorly covered by American media, obscuring civilian impact.
Trump's Moscow Strike Inquiry
- Trump asked Zelensky if Ukraine could strike Moscow with U.S. long-range weapons but later denied encouraging such attacks.
- Providing Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles would be a major escalation risking nuclear war, so it remains unlikely.
Massive Civilian Toll in Gaza
- Israeli airstrikes killed at least 88 Palestinians in Gaza within 24 hours, including entire families and children.
- Aid-related deaths are high, with many Palestinians killed or wounded near humanitarian sites amid ongoing siege.