Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 9/17/25: IDF Sniper Details Killing Palestinians Waiting for Aid, Israel Kills Over 100 in Gaza, and More
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Sep 17, 2025 This discussion highlights the harrowing reports of IDF snipers targeting unarmed Palestinians, shedding light on the mental toll faced by soldiers involved. The rising humanitarian crisis in Gaza raises urgent concerns, exacerbated by U.S. military support. Insights into airstrikes in Lebanon reveal civilian casualties and challenge official military narratives. The dialogue also touches on military aid for Ukraine and a heated debate over free versus hate speech, reflecting the current sociopolitical climate.
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Sniper Testimony On Shooting Aid Seekers
- An Israeli sniper using the pseudonym Benny described daily missions guarding aid sites and shooting Palestinians who crossed an "invisible line."
- He said he fired 50–60 bullets daily, stopped counting kills, and included children among the dead.
Aid-Seeker Casualties Are Massive
- Gaza's health ministry recorded 2,497 aid-seeker deaths and 18,294 wounded since May, showing massive civilian tolls at aid sites.
- These figures align with hospital and eyewitness reports, reinforcing widespread patterns of harm during aid distributions.
Soldier Describes Killing Children In Beit Lahia
- Soldier "Yoni" recounted firing in a frenzy after a shout about approaching terrorists and later realizing he had killed two children.
- His company commander dismissed it saying they entered an "extermination zone" and blamed the victims.