Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 5/12/25: Hamas To Release US-Israeli Citizen, US and Iran Hold More Talks, India-Pakistan Ceasefire, and More
May 12, 2025
Tensions rise as Hamas plans to release a U.S.-Israeli captive while Israeli strikes escalate in Gaza. The UN condemns a controversial aid strategy from the U.S. and Israel. Meanwhile, Iran and the U.S. navigate challenging diplomatic talks. In Syria, violence continues against the Alawite minority amid ongoing international crises. The podcast also covers the military clash between India and Pakistan, highlighting claims of casualties. Lastly, there's a focus on new U.S.-China trade consultations and a student's legal battle over deportation.
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Hamas Releases US-Israeli Captive
- Hamas plans to release a US-Israeli captive as a goodwill gesture toward the US.
- The US dropped its demand for Hamas disarmament, signaling a potential change in negotiations.
Israeli Strikes Amid Gaza Blockade
- Israeli strikes killed at least 68 Palestinians over three days amid a total blockade on Gaza.
- The blockade has led to starvation and closure of aid operations in Gaza.
Aid as Bait for Displacement
- The US-Israeli plan aims to use aid to coerce Palestinians into southern Gaza, concentrating them there.
- This is seen as a form of ethnic cleansing and concentration camp creation.