Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 12/3/24: Hezbollah Fires Back After Days of Israeli Strikes, US Won't 'Cry' About HTS Offensive, and More
Dec 3, 2024
Hezbollah retaliates against Israeli strikes, escalating tensions in the region. The U.S. shows indifference to the HTS offensive in Syria, amid shifting alliances involving Syrian Islamists seeking peace with Israel. Trump's threats loom over Hamas regarding hostages, while violence in Gaza claims lives and fuels controversy. The ongoing conflict sees Israeli companies linked to settlement expansions, and a significant new arms package for Ukraine raises eyebrows. Additionally, the U.S. military intercepts Houthi attacks while religious tensions flare with a ban on the Islamic call to prayer.
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Hezbollah Retaliates
- Hezbollah fired rockets towards Israeli-occupied territory after days of Israeli strikes.
- This was the first time Hezbollah retaliated since a supposed ceasefire last week.
US Indifference to HTS Offensive
- The U.S. expressed indifference towards the HTS offensive in Syria, despite acknowledging HTS as a terrorist organization.
- National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan stated the U.S. doesn't mind pressure on the Assad government.
Islamists Court Israel
- Syrian Islamists reportedly court Israel with peace deal talks, according to a former Israeli intelligence officer.
- They allegedly don't see Israel as an enemy and are open to embassies in Damascus and Beirut.