Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 8/15/25: Smotrich's Plan To 'Bury a Palestinian State,' Putin and Trump Prepare for Alaska Summit, and More
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Aug 15, 2025 The podcast discusses Israel's aggressive settlement expansion plans, jeopardizing Palestinian statehood. It highlights tragic violence in the West Bank, particularly the deaths of young men amid increasing unrest. Geopolitically, tensions rise with potential Trump-Putin talks on nuclear arms. The U.S. military's controversial actions against Latin American drug cartels are examined, revealing ethical concerns. The episode also touches on vital international relations, the looming Iran conflict, and encourages engagement with surrounding issues.
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Settlement Expansion Aims To Prevent A Palestinian State
- Bezalel Smotrich is fast-tracking E-1 settlement construction to connect Ma'al Adumim to Jerusalem and block territorial contiguity.
- He explicitly stated the plan will "permanently bury the idea of a Palestinian state."
American Visitor Lynched In West Bank
- Saifullah Musalet, an American visitor, was beaten to death by Israeli settlers while hanging out in an olive grove.
- Videos and eyewitness accounts show settlers approaching armed and attacking the young men as they tried to flee.
Hardline Minister Publicly Threatens Palestinian Leader
- Itamar Ben-Gvir visited Marwan Barghouti in prison and publicly berated him, signaling hardline posturing by Israeli security officials.
- Ben-Gvir has also boasted about restricting food and conditions in prisons under his remit.