

Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp
Dave DeCamp
A daily summary of the top U.S. foreign policy news stories from an antiwar, non-interventionist perspective with Antiwar.com News Editor Dave DeCamp
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Jan 8, 2025 • 33min
1/8/25: Trump Envoy To Join Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Biden To Rush More Weapons to Ukraine, and More
A Trump envoy is set to join Gaza ceasefire talks amid ongoing fears of violence and humanitarian crisis. Reports reveal alarming casualties in Gaza from Israeli strikes, raising questions about military tactics like human shielding. In Syria, clashes over resources result in significant casualties, complicating U.S. military involvement. The podcast also critiques U.S. foreign policy in Sudan, highlighting alleged genocide and financial influences. Controversial political statements about territorial ambitions stir discussions on foreign relations.

Jan 7, 2025 • 32min
1/7/25: Military Action Against Iran Possible Under Trump, US Issues Sanctions Waiver for Syria, and More
The podcast dives into the potential for military action against Iran under Trump, spotlighting Israel's influence in U.S. policy. It discusses the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and critiques the contradictions in American sanctions on Syria. A controversial guide for Israeli soldiers on avoiding arrest for war crimes reflects growing concerns about legal accountability. Additionally, it touches on the Palestinian Authority's request for military assistance and the transfer of detainees from Guantanamo to Oman.

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Jan 6, 2025 • 31min
1/6/25: Biden to Approve Massive Arms Deal for Israel, Syria's Justice Minister Oversaw Executions, and More
The podcast dives into Biden's controversial $8 billion arms deal with Israel, highlighting the tension between U.S. foreign policy and human rights concerns. It explores Israel's deadly strikes in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis unfolding there. Syria's new justice minister, linked to heinous executions, adds to the regional turmoil. The discussion also covers Ukraine's escalating offensive actions and looming tensions with Russia, alongside fragile relations with Lebanon and Hezbollah. A thought-provoking look at the complexities of modern warfare!

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Jan 3, 2025 • 31min
1/3/24: Report: Biden Reviewed Options To Bomb Iran, Heavy Israeli Strikes Kill 90 in Gaza, and More
Tensions escalate as Biden considers military options against Iran, highlighting the fragile U.S.-Iran relationship. Heavy Israeli airstrikes on Gaza result in significant casualties, sparking discussions on the political ramifications. Meanwhile, Israeli forces intensify actions in southern Lebanon, despite a supposed ceasefire. Slovakia hints at cutting energy supplies to Ukraine, indicating shifting foreign policies. Political unrest grips South Korea as protests erupt over a controversial president and allegations of insurrection.

Jan 2, 2025 • 32min
1/2/25: US Military Aid to Israel Reaches $22 Billion, 15 Killed in New Orleans Car Ramming Attack, and More
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antiwarcom/Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebankChapters00:00 - Intro00:21 - US Military Aid to Israel Reaches $22 Billion04:42 - Israel Kills Dozens of Palestinians in Gaza on New Year's Day08:14 - What It's Like To Sleep in a Damp, Frigid Tent: A Report From Gaza09:19 - Israeli Settler Violence Highest in 202413:28 - Palestinian Authority Shuts Down Al-Jazeera in Occupied West Bank15:12 - US Launches Round of Airstrikes on Yemen17:00 - Hezbollah Threatens Retaliation if Israel Stays Past Deadline18:17 - FBI: New Orleans Attacker Was Vet With ISIS Flag25:49 - Ivory Coast Says French Troops To Leave Country27:43 - Russian Gas Flow to Europe Through Ukraine Ends29:46 - Viewpoints/Outro

Dec 31, 2024 • 30min
12/31/24: US Announces Nearly $6 Billion in Ukraine Aid, Haaretz Says Stop Attacking Gaza Hospitals, and More
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antiwarcom/Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebankChapters00:00 - Intro00:21 - Biden Announces $6 Billion in New Ukraine Aid05:17 - Haaretz: Stop Attacking Gaza Hospitals10:47 - Israeli Attacks Kill 27 More Palestinians in Gaza14:01 - Palestinians Die Within Day After Abduction by Israeli Army15:44 - Ukraine's FM Meets HTS Leaders in Damascus18:39 - Foreign Jihadists Appointed to Senior Positions in Syrian Military21:24 - US Concerned New Syrian Government Targeting Minorities23:30 - Israeli Army Pushes Deeper Into Syria's Quneitra24:47 - Fighting Between Turkey, Syrian Kurds Escalates, 31 Killed27:14 - Viewpoints/Outro

Dec 30, 2024 • 34min
12/30/24: Julani Says No Syria Elections for Four Years, Israel Destroys Kamal Adwan Hospital, and More
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antiwarcom/Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebankChapters00:00 - Intro00:21 - Julani Says No Syria Elections for Four Years04:56 - Israel Kills 17, Mostly Civilians, in Damascus Drone Strike06:57 - Syrian Minorities Under Threat as HTS Carries Out Raids10:38 - Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill 30 Palestinians15:08 - Twenty-Day-Old Baby Dies of Cold in Gaza, Fifth Such Fatality18:23 - IDF 'Sexually Assaulted and Beat Women' During Hospital Raid20:54 - Palestinian Authority Forces Kill Female Journalist in Jenin22:52 - US THAAD System Used For First Time in Israel24:55 - Israeli Forces in Lebanon Advance Deeper, Burn Homes26:28 - Russia's 'Not Satisfied' With Trump Proposals28:42 - White House Tells Ukraine To Pull Its Forces From Russia30:47 - China Sanctions US Companies Over Taiwan Military Aid32:20 - Viewpoints/Outro

Dec 27, 2024 • 32min
12/27/24: US-Funded Group Removes Gaza Famine Report, Israeli Strike Kills 5 Journalists in Gaza, and More
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antiwarcom/Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebankChapters00:00 - Intro00:21 - US-Funded Group Removes Gaza Famine Report05:20 - Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 5 Journalists and 5 Hospital Workers08:30 - Four Babies Die From Hypothermia in Gaza10:29 - Israel Builds a 'Beachside Resort' in Gaza for IDF Soldiers13:42 - Israel Loosened Rules To Bomb Hamas, Killing Many More Civilians15:51 - Israeli Airstrikes Hit Yemen, Killing at Least 418:48 - Israeli Army Moves Deeper Into Southern Lebanon20:29 - Israeli Forces Fire on Syrians Near Golan Heights, Injuring Five21:45 - US Launches Airstrike in Somalia, 2 Killed26:21 - Biden Orders 'Surge' of Weapons to Ukraine28:00 - HTS Names UN-Designated 'Terrorist' as Intel Chief29:51 - Viewpoints/Outro

Dec 24, 2024 • 30min
12/24/24: US Admits Lying About Troops in Iraq and Syria, Israel's Destruction of Jabalia Camp, and More
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antiwarcom/Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebankChapters00:00 - Intro00:21 - US Admits Lying About Troops in Iraq and Syria06:17 - Israel's Destruction of Jabalia Refugee Camp09:14 - Oxfam: Only 12 Trucks of Aid Distributed in Northern Gaza12:36 - Israel Kills at Least 58 More Palestinians in Gaza14:34 - Gaza Toddlers Got the Polio Vaccine; Israeli Bomb Took Their Legs16:05 - Cats Eat Palestinian Corpses in Gaza Amid Israeli Onslaught17:42 - Israel Signals It Will Delay Lebanon Withdrawal19:54 - Israel's Mossad Spent Years Orchestrating Hezbollah Pager Plot21:57 - Putin Vows 'Destruction' for Ukraine Drone Attack24:26 - Philippines To Acquire Controversial US Missile System27:13 - Viewpoints/Outro

Dec 23, 2024 • 32min
12/23/24: US Shoots Down Own Fighter Jet While Bombing Yemen, US Has 'Good' Meeting With Julani, and More
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antiwarcom/Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebankChapters00:00 - Intro00:21 - US F/A-18 Shot Down Over Red Sea in Friendly Fire06:57 - Dozens of Israelis Wounded as Houthi Rocket Strikes Tel Aviv08:09 - Israel Kills Dozens in Gaza, Including Many Children10:36 - Pope Francis Doubles Down on Criticism of Israel's 'Cruelty' in Gaza15:04 - Netanyahu: No End to Gaza War Until Hamas 'Removed'17:43 - US Has 'Good' Meeting With AQ-Linked Julani20:44 - Turkey Demands US End Support for Syrian Kurds22:33 - Israel Seizes New Villages in Southern Syria, Fires on Protesters24:06 - Rpt: Trump To Continue Ukraine Arms Shipments26:09 - US $571 Million Military Aid Package for Taiwan28:28 - Saudi Man Rams Car Into Christmas Market in Germany30:06 - Viewpoints/Outro