Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 7/18/25: Israeli Tank Kills Three at Gaza Church, 500 Killed in Days of Violence in Syria's Suwayda, and More
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Jul 18, 2025 A powerful recount of an Israeli tank shell striking a church in Gaza reveals the devastating effects on the Christian community. The dire humanitarian crisis unfolds as violence escalates in both Gaza and Syria, with alarming casualty rates. Discussion on Israeli military actions in Syria raises questions about regional stability and the shift in European military support. The heavy psychological toll of witnessing this violence through social media is highlighted, stressing the need for antiwar advocacy to foster peace and awareness.
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Controversial Israeli Tank Attack
- Israeli tanks struck Gaza's Holy Family Catholic Church, killing three and wounding nine, raising doubts about the Israeli claim of accidental shelling.
- Gaza's sole Catholic church is a sanctuary under attack despite clear markings and absence of large-scale battles nearby.
Priest's Resilience Amid Siege
- Father Gabriel Romanelli, despite injuries from the attack, bravely held Mass later the same day at the Holy Family Catholic Church.
- Daily life continues amid the violence, with altar servers like the tall Suhal Shadi Abu Dawood injured and hospitalized.
Malnutrition Crisis in Gaza Hospitals
- Palestinians face unprecedented malnutrition in Gaza due to Israeli blockade, with hospitals running dangerously low on supplies.
- British surgeon Nick Maynard reports severe malnutrition worsens patient outcomes and sharply increases preventable deaths.