Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 8/22/25: IDF Database Suggests 83% of Gaza Dead Are Civilians, Putin's Conditions for Peace Deal, and More
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Aug 22, 2025 A shocking report reveals that 83% of casualties in Gaza are civilians, sparking debate about the reliability of casualty figures. The discussion draws parallels to historical atrocities and critiques justifications for Israeli settlements that complicate peace efforts. Additionally, the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza is linked to geopolitical tensions, including the Ukraine conflict. Further, the podcast dives into recent Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon and how U.S. diplomatic strategies are struggling against rising global economic ambitions, particularly from India and Russia.
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Internal Data Reveals High Civilian Toll
- Internal IDF data suggests at least 83% of Gaza fatalities were civilians through May, contradicting official lower militant ratios.
- The finding aligns with multiple studies and signals civilian deaths at rates comparable to major genocides, not typical warfare.
Netanyahu: Gaza Takeover Is Nonnegotiable
- Netanyahu said Israel will take over Gaza regardless of any Hamas ceasefire agreement.
- He framed negotiations separately while insisting Israel won't leave Hamas in control.
Ambassador Rewrites Settlement Legality
- U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee claimed West Bank settlements are not illegal, reversing longstanding U.S. positions.
- His rhetoric and biblical framing embolden settler expansion and violence, increasing tension in the occupied territory.