Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 5/7/25: Trump Says US Will Stop Bombing Yemen, India Fires Missiles Into Pakistan, and More
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May 7, 2025 India takes a bold step, firing missiles into Pakistan, raising nuclear tensions. In a surprising shift, Trump announces the U.S. will cease its bombings in Yemen, despite increasing military actions by Israel in the region. Gaza faces devastating airstrikes, putting civilians at risk as the humanitarian crisis deepens. Meanwhile, Russia proposes a truce amidst the Ukraine conflict, but Ukraine remains skeptical. As U.S.-China trade talks loom, geopolitical strategies shift with the controversial merging of the Office of Palestinian Affairs into the embassy.
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India-Pakistan Missile Escalation
- India fired missiles into Pakistan and its Kashmir region, escalating tensions after a terrorist attack blamed on Pakistan.
- Both countries are nuclear-armed, making this conflict highly dangerous with potential for escalation.
US Halts Yemen Bombing
- President Trump announced the U.S. will stop bombing Yemen after Houthis said they would not attack U.S. ships.
- The Houthis vowed to continue attacks on Israel until a ceasefire and blockade end in Gaza.
Second U.S. Navy Jet Lost At Sea
- The U.S. lost a second FA-18 jet in the Red Sea due to a landing accident on the USS Harry Truman.
- The pilots survived with minor injuries; unclear if related to nearby Houthi missile fire on the carrier.