Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 12/2/24: Former Defense Minister: Israel Conducting Ethnic Cleansing, HTS Captures Most of Aleppo, and More
Dec 2, 2024
A former defense minister alleges Israel's military actions in Gaza equate to ethnic cleansing, amid rising casualties from airstrikes. The podcast delves into the escalating violence in Gaza and humanitarian crises affecting aid workers. In Syria, HTS militants are seizing territory with Turkish support, leading to potential counterattacks. Meanwhile, Ukraine's president hints at territorial concessions for NATO protection, and protests in Georgia capture U.S. attention as tensions rise over electoral issues. The conversation also touches on U.S. arms support for Taiwan.
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Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza
- Former Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza.
- Ya'alon, a hawk in Israeli politics, asserts the campaign aims to displace Palestinians under threat of death.
HTS Captures Aleppo
- Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an Al-Qaeda offshoot, has seized most of Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city.
- HTS's advance raises concerns for minorities, as evidenced by reports of destroyed Christmas decorations.
Turkish Intelligence Directing HTS
- Turkish intelligence is reportedly directing the HTS offensive in Aleppo according to AFP and The Cradle.
- This involvement suggests broader regional implications and potential Western complicity.