Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 5/6/25: Israeli Government OKs Plan To Conquer Gaza, Israel Launches Major Airstrikes on Yemen, and More
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May 6, 2025 The podcast dives into the Israeli government's approval for a full military occupation of Gaza, raising alarms over potential humanitarian crises. It discusses the tragic impact of airstrikes, particularly on civilians, including children. The conversation also critiques U.S. foreign policy's role in these conflicts, alongside the implications of new anti-boycott legislation. Additionally, it examines recent military actions in Yemen and Somalia, and highlights troubling developments in U.S.-China relations. A tribute to peace advocate Edward Lozansky rounds out the discussion.
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Israel's Plan For Gaza
- Israel plans to fully occupy Gaza, flattening buildings and displacing Palestinians into a small area.
- This ethnic cleansing goal is supported explicitly by leaders, rejecting hostage deals in favor of territorial control.
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
- Israeli strikes have killed at least 51 Palestinians including malnutrition deaths from blockade starvation.
- Israel's blockade blocks baby formula and aid, causing severe humanitarian crisis funded by U.S. military aid.
Boy Launched Onto Roof by Strike
- Israeli airstrike killed 15 family members of a Gaza finance official, sparing only the boy and his mother.
- The boy was launched onto a neighboring roof and cried for help beside his dead father and sister's remains.