Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 5/5/25: Yemeni Missile Strikes Israeli Airport, Trump Proposes $1.01 Trillion Military Budget, and More
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May 5, 2025 A missile strike from Yemen targeted Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, raising alarms about U.S.-Iran dynamics. Tensions soar as U.S. airstrikes injure civilians in Yemen, while Israel escalates operations in Gaza, with dire humanitarian consequences. Trump proposes a staggering $1.01 trillion military budget for 2026, amid arms deals with Ukraine and Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, the U.S. grapples with its conflicting policies in the Middle East and the impact of military interventions in Ukraine and Syria.
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Houthis' Missile Success Challenges Israel
- Houthis from Yemen have improved their missile capabilities, managing to strike Israel's Ben-Gurion airport despite advanced U.S. missile defenses.
- Israel views these attacks as emanating from Iran and may use them to justify retaliatory actions against Iran.
Yemen War Risks Wider Conflict
- Despite over 1,000 U.S. airstrikes, Yemen's Houthis remain resilient and continue targeting Israel.
- The conflict seems poised to escalate potentially into a broader war involving Iran and the U.S.
Iran Nuclear Talks at Deadlock
- President Trump insists on total dismantlement of Iran's nuclear program, a demand likely to sabotage diplomatic talks.
- U.S. and Iranian positions on uranium enrichment remain irreconcilable, increasing war risks.