Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 12/10/24: US Considers Removing HTS From Terror List, US Backs Israel's Land Grab in Syria, and More
Dec 10, 2024
The discussion touches on the controversial potential removal of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham from the U.S. terror list, raising questions about U.S. foreign policy. It highlights Israeli military actions leading to significant casualties in Gaza, alongside a push for land grabs in Syria. A tragic incident where a soldier was ordered to fire on an unarmed civilian underlines the dangers faced by civilians in conflict zones. The podcast also examines recent changes to military draft policies and the implications for future U.S. military strategy.
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US Mulls Delisting HTS
- The U.S. considers removing Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its terror list after they ousted Assad in Syria.
- This could allow U.S. aid to an HTS-led government, despite HTS leader Julani's al-Qaeda and ISIS ties.
Airstrikes Continue in Syria
- Despite cheering regime change in Syria, the U.S., Israel, and Turkey continue airstrikes.
- These nations bomb Syria within their spheres of influence, suggesting this is the new normal.
US Backs Israeli Land Grab
- The U.S. backs Israel's seizure of Syrian territory after Assad's fall, calling it a defensive move.
- Several Arab nations condemned the land grab as a violation of international law.