Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 5/15/25: Trump Meets Syria's AQ Chief Turned President, Israel Kills Dozens in Gaza Amid Blockade, and More
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May 15, 2025 Trump's unexpected encounter with Syria's former Al-Qaeda chief now turned president raises eyebrows about U.S. diplomacy. In Gaza, Israeli airstrikes lead to a devastating death toll amid international criticism. The humanitarian crisis deepens with reports of starvation. Meanwhile, tensions flare over the Iran nuclear deal and U.S. military actions in Somalia. A Georgetown scholar's release from ICE detention signals ongoing battles for free speech and political advocacy, highlighting the importance of critical journalism in conflict zones.
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Trump Meets Syria's AQ Chief
- Trump met Syria's former al-Qaeda leader Ahmed al-Shara, now Syria's de facto ruler after regime change.
- The U.S. backed this shift to remove Iran's ally, despite Shara's terrorism ties, showing strategic contradictions.
Israel's Deadly Gaza Raids
- Israel killed 84 Palestinians in Gaza amid an ongoing starvation blockade.
- Israel issued forced evacuations and used controversial bunker-buster bombs with disputed casualty claims.
Ben Cohen Arrested for Protest
- Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, was arrested at a Senate hearing for protesting Congress's support of Israel's Gaza blockade.
- He criticized Congress for funding bombs while cutting healthcare for Americans.