Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 2/4/25: US Moves Forward $1 Billion in Arms for Israel, Trump Wants Deal for Ukraine's Minerals, and More
Feb 4, 2025
The discussion highlights a $1 billion U.S. arms support plan for Israel amidst escalating violence in Gaza, where nearly 62,000 Palestinians have reportedly died. Israeli sentiment favors Trump's aggressive stance on Gaza, including proposals for sending 24,000 rifles. The episode also examines the U.S. military aid dynamics involving Ukraine's rare earth minerals, recent resumption of arms shipments there, and Turkey's ambitions to set up military bases in Syria. Additionally, concerns arise about potential budget cuts following USAID's merger with the State Department.
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US Arms Transfer to Israel
- The US government, under the Trump administration, has requested a $1 billion arms transfer to Israel.
- This includes bombs and bulldozers, indirectly supporting Israeli operations and potentially further conflict in Gaza.
Palestinian Casualties
- Gaza's media office reports nearly 62,000 Palestinians killed by Israel since October 2023, including a significant number of children.
- This number doesn't include deaths from siege-related issues like disease and starvation.
Israeli Support for Gaza Displacement
- A poll shows 80% of Jewish Israelis support Trump's proposal to 'clean out' Gaza, reflecting a shift in public opinion.
- Opposition is mainly based on practicality, not morality.