Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 5/1/25: UK Joins US in Airstrikes on Yemen, US Tells ICJ That Israel Has Right To Starve Gaza, and More
May 1, 2025
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UK Joins US in Yemen Airstrikes
- The UK military joined US airstrikes in Yemen, escalating the bombing campaign under Biden.
- The campaign failed to deter Houthis, who condition their ceasefires on Gaza blockade end.
Houthis Target Israel and US Carrier
- Houthis launched drone attacks targeting Israel and the US aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson.
- There was no official confirmation, but US officials indicated a fighter jet was lost evading threats.
US-Ukraine Minerals Deal Signed
- The US and Ukraine signed a minerals deal to invest in Ukraine's natural resources and reconstruction.
- This deepens US economic interests in Ukraine but offers no concrete security guarantees.