Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 1/24/25: Steve Witkoff To Lead Iran Negotiations, Israel's 'Multi-Front' War Focused on West Bank, and More
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Jan 24, 2025 Diplomatic efforts are heating up as a new envoy is appointed to negotiate with Iran, signaling a critical shift in strategy. Israel's focus on military operations in the West Bank reveals escalating tensions, while the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen, marked by a rising death toll. The U.S. designates Houthis as terrorists, complicating humanitarian efforts in Yemen. Meanwhile, NATO is urged to bolster support for Ukraine against backdrop of increasing geopolitical instability and troop deployments along the Southern border.
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Witkoff to Lead Iran Negotiations?
- Steve Witkoff, Trump's Middle East envoy, may lead Iran negotiations.
- This signals a potential shift towards diplomacy with Iran.
Houthis Redesignated as Terrorists
- Trump redesignated Yemen's Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization.
- This will severely hinder aid to Houthi-controlled Yemen, impacting millions.
Israel's West Bank Focus
- Israel's multi-front war now focuses on the occupied West Bank, particularly Jenin.
- The Israeli military is using tactics learned in Gaza, raising concerns.