Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 11/17/25: US Airstrikes Pound Somalia, Civilians Reported Killed, Trump Suggests Talks With Maduro, and More
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Nov 17, 2025 U.S. airstrikes in Somalia are raising concerns, with reports of civilian casualties and media silence. Trump hints at potential talks with Maduro, sparking questions about U.S.-Caracas relations. In Gaza, ongoing violence prompts discussions about a genocide resolution by House Democrats. The podcast also covers Israeli military actions affecting UN peacekeepers, while Saudi Arabia seeks U.S. defense guarantees amid regional tensions. Amidst these geopolitical shifts, the U.S. approves its first arms sale to Taiwan under the Trump administration.
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Hidden Intensive Air Campaign In Somalia
- The U.S. has launched an unprecedented bombing campaign in Somalia, reaching 95 strikes this year with little U.S. media coverage.
- AFRICOM stopped reporting civilian casualty estimates, making independent verification difficult.
Conflicting Local Reports After Jemaim Strike
- Somali outlets and al-Shabaab reported strikes near Jemaim that allegedly killed children and civilians.
- Dave DeCamp recounts differing local reports and difficulties verifying casualty counts.
Information Blackout Limits Accountability
- Multiple forces restrict information: al-Shabaab limits internet, the Somali government arrests critical journalists.
- These controls plus U.S. media disinterest hinder accountability for AFRICOM actions.