Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 1/2/26: Maduro Declines To Comment on Reports of US Attack, Netanyahu and Trump Celebrate New Year, and More
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Jan 2, 2026 Maduro hesitates to comment on reports of a U.S. drone strike, heightening geopolitical tensions. The U.S. pursues a Venezuelan oil tanker under mysterious circumstances. Meanwhile, Southcom’s attacks on suspected drug boats raise concerns over rising casualties. Celebrations at Mar-a-Lago bring Netanyahu and Trump together as Gaza continues to face a humanitarian crisis, marked by a ban on international NGOs. The aftermath of collapsing buildings in Gaza highlights the tragic civilian toll, while Russia shares evidence related to a drone strike targeting Putin.
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Unclear U.S. Strike In Venezuela Raises Red Flags
- Dave DeCamp highlights Maduro's noncommittal response to reported U.S. drone strike in Venezuela and suggests Venezuelan officials may still be assessing what happened.
- The incident raises questions about covert strike scale, casualty claims, and congressional oversight of U.S. attacks abroad.
Tanker Chase Highlights Maritime Legal Tensions
- The U.S. pursuit of the tanker Bella One shows maritime seizure tactics and legal ambiguity around sanctions and seizure of Venezuelan oil.
- Russia intervened diplomatically and visually by registering the ship and painting its hull, complicating U.S. enforcement efforts.
Caribbean/Pacific Bombing Campaign Escalates
- U.S. Southern Command reported bombing five more boats, raising the campaign death toll to 115 and 36 boats destroyed.
- DeCamp frames these strikes as extrajudicial killings framed as law enforcement, with unclear locations and accountability.