Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 1/15/25: Blinken: Hamas Has Recruited as Many Fighters as it Lost, Reports Say Gaza Deal Is Close, and More
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Jan 15, 2025 Antony Blinken addresses the alarming resurgence of Hamas and discusses the fragile situation in Gaza. Talks of a ceasefire face internal opposition within Israel, particularly from far-right factions. Meanwhile, Ukraine launches a significant missile and drone assault on Russian targets. The political landscape shifts as the U.S. considers removing Cuba from the terror sponsor list, and South Korea's president faces arrest amid governance challenges. The complexities of these geopolitical dynamics reveal the ongoing struggle for peace and stability.
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Blinken's Criticism of Israeli Strategy
- Antony Blinken admitted Hamas has recruited as many fighters as it lost in Gaza.
- He criticized Israel's strategy, despite the US backing it, highlighting the futility of military solutions alone.
Continued Strikes Amid Ceasefire Talks
- Despite ceasefire talks, Israeli strikes killed 63 Palestinians in Gaza, including children sheltering in tents.
- Al Jazeera reported cautious optimism among Palestinians due to past broken promises.
Details of the Proposed Ceasefire Deal
- A draft hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is based on Biden's May 2024 proposal.
- It includes a 42-day ceasefire, hostage release, IDF withdrawal, and aid deliveries, but doesn't commit Israel to a permanent ceasefire.