Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 9/18/25: Smotrich: US, Israel in Talks on Dividing Gaza, US Strike Kills Clan Elder in Somalia, and More
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Sep 18, 2025 Discussions dive into U.S.-Israel negotiations over Gaza's division amid escalating tensions. Reports shed light on the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, with rising death tolls and destruction. The podcast reveals contentious U.S. military actions, including a strike in Somalia that killed a clan elder. Additionally, it highlights regional protests in Syria, reflecting the struggle for governance amid external pressures. The connections between foreign policy and domestic repercussions are critically examined, offering a thought-provoking analysis.
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Gaza As A Real Estate Bonanza
- Bezalel Smotrich says the U.S. and Israel are negotiating to divide Gaza and profit from redevelopment.
- The plan envisions U.S. trusteeship and converting Gaza into tourism and tech zones after population removal.
Temporary Trusteeship Versus Permanent Removal
- Reports describe a Trump-era plan to place Gaza under a U.S. trusteeship for a decade and remove Palestinians.
- Smotrich and others, however, advocate permanent removal and settlement rather than temporary displacement.
Netanyahu's Qatar Justification Rings Hollow
- Netanyahu justified strikes on Qatar by citing Qatari ties to Hamas despite Israel having facilitated those payments.
- Historical reports show Israel and the U.S. enabled Qatari funding to maintain a diplomatic line to Hamas.