Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 6/9/25: Israeli Forces Board Gaza Aid Flotilla Boat, US To Formalize Military Presence in Syria, and More
Jun 9, 2025
The intense boarding of the aid boat 'Madeline' by Israeli forces highlights escalating violence in Gaza. Families face dire humanitarian conditions as military actions disrupt access to food. A Colorado Congressman’s controversial resolution labels 'Free Palestine' as anti-Semitic. Ongoing U.S. military strategies in Syria and Italy’s involvement add complexity to the region’s conflicts. Tensions rise with Israel's airstrikes in Lebanon and increased Palestinian expulsions, exposing systemic ethnic cleansing patterns and the struggles of Palestinian communities amid U.S. influence.
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Israeli Forces Board Gaza Aid Boat
- The Madeline sailboat with 12 activists, including Greta Thunberg, was boarded by Israeli forces near Gaza while attempting to break the blockade.
- Drones sprayed a white irritant before boarding; activists were detained but expected to return home safely.
High Palestinian Casualties at Aid Sites
- Israeli forces killed over 100 Palestinians, including at aid distribution points, amid ongoing airstrikes in Gaza.
- Desperate Palestinians risk fatal violence to reach scarce humanitarian aid, highlighting the severity of the blockade's impact.
Controversial $500 Million Gaza Aid Grant
- The US plans a $500 million grant to Gaza Humanitarian Foundation despite criticism of it enabling Israeli control and ethnic cleansing.
- The GHF replaces UN aid and is led by a Zionist evangelical, raising humanitarian integrity concerns.