Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 4/2/25: White House: Yemen Strikes 'Incredibly Successful,' Gaza Bakeries Close as Flour Runs Out, and More
Apr 2, 2025
The White House claims U.S. airstrikes in Yemen are 'incredibly successful,' despite reports of civilian casualties. Tensions escalate as bipartisan senators question the legality of military actions. Gaza faces a humanitarian crisis as bakeries close due to flour shortages, while escalating violence sees 42 Palestinians killed in a single day. An Israeli airstrike claims lives in Beirut, and Turkey is poised to assert control in Syria, foreshadowing deeper regional instability. Meanwhile, Russia rejects U.S. proposals, and China ramps up military drills near Taiwan.
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Yemen Airstrikes Effectiveness Debated
- The White House claims Yemen airstrikes are "incredibly successful" despite Houthi resistance.
- The Houthis, however, continue attacks, even downing a US drone.
US Airstrikes Target Water Infrastructure
- US airstrikes reportedly hit water infrastructure in Yemen's Hodeidah province, killing three.
- This echoes the devastating US-backed Saudi-UAE war, which caused a cholera outbreak.
Senators Question Yemen Bombing Campaign
- Senators Rand Paul and Jeff Merkley question Trump's Yemen bombing campaign's legality.
- They highlight its lack of Congressional authorization and the failure of past interventions.