Benjamin Netanyahu discusses the 100 days of war in Gaza and implicates the USA. The podcast also explores the loss of two Navy Seals during a Yemen operation. Topics include the dire situation in Gaza, the escalating conflict in the Red Sea, and ongoing peace processes in the region.
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The US-led airstrikes on Yemen have proven ineffective in degrading the Houthi rebel group's offensive capabilities, leading to worsened shipping conditions and an increase in oil prices in the Red Sea region.
Two US Navy SEALs were lost at sea during a mission near Somalia, highlighting the ongoing conflict in Yemen and the potential for escalation, retaliatory actions, and further casualties.
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Navy SEALs Missing at Sea in Attempt to Intercept Weapons
Two US Navy SEALs have gone missing at sea near Somalia while attempting to board a ship believed to be carrying weapons from Iran to Yemen. The service members fell into the water during rough seas, with one slipping and the other diving in to help. It is unclear if other military personnel successfully boarded the ship or found any Iranian-made weapons. The incident is linked to the US-led airstrikes on Yemen and the ongoing conflict involving Israel, Gaza, and the Red Sea region.
Flawed Strategy of Bombing Houthis
The US-led airstrikes on Yemen have failed to degrade the Houthi rebel group's offensive capabilities. The Rand Corporation and other analysts have argued against bombing the Houthis, as decades of experience and historic examples have shown that military efforts are unlikely to be effective. Moreover, these airstrikes have worsened the shipping situation in the Red Sea, causing vessels to divert their route around Africa rather than transiting the Red Sea. The strikes have also led to an increase in oil prices.
Potential Escalation and Broader Conflict
The ongoing conflict in Yemen, involving airstrikes, attacks on ships, and strikes on US Navy vessels in the region, poses a significant risk of escalation and potential broader conflict. The strikes on Yemen, combined with the recent loss of two Navy SEALs, further heighten tensions and increase the likelihood of retaliatory actions. While efforts are being made to deter the Houthi attacks, the situation remains volatile and unpredictable, with the potential for further casualties and a worsening of the overall conflict.
Krystal and Saagar discuss 100 days of war in Gaza, Benjamin Netanyahu tells USA 'this is your war', and two Navy Seals lost at sea during Yemen operation.