Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 1/29/25: Report: Trump Plans To Withdraw from Syria, Ukrainian Media Outlets Lose US Funding, and More
Jan 29, 2025
Discussion heats up around Trump's reported plans to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria, sparking concerns from Israeli officials. Military tensions escalate as Turkey strikes Kurdish civilians, and Israeli airstrikes continue in southern Lebanon. Ukrainian media outlets lose U.S. funding, while U.S. missile systems are reassigned amidst geopolitical maneuvering. A humanitarian crisis looms in Gaza with hospitals overwhelmed by casualties, raising alarms about the impact of military decisions on local populations.
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Trump's Syria Withdrawal Plan
- Trump reportedly plans to withdraw thousands of U.S. troops from Syria, according to Israeli media.
- This echoes previous statements by Trump during his first term, though he reversed his decision after facing pressure.
Israel's Indefinite Occupation of Southern Syria
- Israel intends to occupy parts of southern Syria indefinitely, according to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
- This follows recent regime change in Syria and Israel's capture of a buffer zone and villages.
Turkish Airstrikes in Northern Syria
- Turkish airstrikes in northern Syria killed 12 Kurdish civilians in two days.
- The SDF reports repelling Turkish-backed SNA attacks, but civilian casualties continue to rise amidst escalating conflict.