Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 1/30/25: Witkoff Pushes for Full Gaza Ceasefire Deal, Leaked Alleged Trump Plan to End Ukraine War, and More
Jan 30, 2025
Tensions in Gaza escalate as Witkoff pushes for a truce while violence continues, with over 80 casualties since the ceasefire. A leaked Trump plan claims to end the Ukraine war quickly, though skepticism lingers in Kyiv. In the West Bank, Israeli airstrikes increase casualties, and discussions around U.S. policies on pro-Palestine activism deepen. Meanwhile, Al-Qaeda dissolves in Syria amid shifting power dynamics, and the U.S. deploys missiles in the Philippines, stirring regional tensions.
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Witkoff Pushes for Full Gaza Truce
- President Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, pushed for a full Gaza ceasefire implementation.
- This involves a full Israeli withdrawal, but faces opposition from within Netanyahu's government.
Continued Violence in Gaza Despite Ceasefire
- Despite the ceasefire, Israeli forces have killed over 80 Palestinians in Gaza.
- Many bodies remain under rubble in Rafa, highlighting the ongoing devastation.
Executive Order Targets Pro-Palestine Activism
- Trump signed an executive order targeting pro-Palestine activism in the US.
- This could lead to deportation of foreign students involved in protests deemed anti-Semitic.