Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp

The podcast dives into the U.S.-backed Kurdish offensive in eastern Syria, sparking debates about military involvement. Tensions escalate as Hamas reacts to Trump’s threats over Israeli hostages. The ongoing violence in Gaza sees significant casualties and destruction, while Israel continues military actions in Lebanon. South Korea's President Yoon lifts martial law amidst rising political tensions. Lastly, NATO's emphasis on military aid for Ukraine leads to booming profits for arms dealers, raising questions about global conflict dynamics.

Hezbollah retaliates against Israeli strikes, escalating tensions in the region. The U.S. shows indifference to the HTS offensive in Syria, amid shifting alliances involving Syrian Islamists seeking peace with Israel. Trump's threats loom over Hamas regarding hostages, while violence in Gaza claims lives and fuels controversy. The ongoing conflict sees Israeli companies linked to settlement expansions, and a significant new arms package for Ukraine raises eyebrows. Additionally, the U.S. military intercepts Houthi attacks while religious tensions flare with a ban on the Islamic call to prayer.

A former defense minister alleges Israel's military actions in Gaza equate to ethnic cleansing, amid rising casualties from airstrikes. The podcast delves into the escalating violence in Gaza and humanitarian crises affecting aid workers. In Syria, HTS militants are seizing territory with Turkish support, leading to potential counterattacks. Meanwhile, Ukraine's president hints at territorial concessions for NATO protection, and protests in Georgia capture U.S. attention as tensions rise over electoral issues. The conversation also touches on U.S. arms support for Taiwan.

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A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon aims to halt escalating violence amid fears it won't last. The Biden administration seeks $24 billion more for Ukraine, stirring public debate over military aid. In the backdrop, Ukraine launches missile strikes against Russia, raising tensions. Casualties mount in Gaza due to Israeli actions, while U.S. bombings target Iranian-aligned forces in Syria. Meanwhile, increased U.S. military presence in the Taiwan Strait adds another layer to global geopolitical challenges.

The podcast dives into the U.S. confirming its authorization of ATACMS strikes on Russia, stirring up international tensions. European leaders discuss sending troops to Ukraine amidst NATO's warning for businesses to prepare for potential war. Meanwhile, Israel's airstrikes escalate, resulting in significant casualties in Gaza and Lebanon. Personal accounts illustrate the dire humanitarian crisis faced by displaced Palestinians. Lastly, the U.S. seeks a military pact with Fiji, reflecting its strategic pivot in the Asia Pacific amid rising tensions with China.

Tensions are heating up as Ukraine considers firing French missiles into Russia, with discussions of deploying nuclear weapons on the table. Meanwhile, violence in Gaza escalates, resulting in significant Palestinian casualties due to Israeli airstrikes. The podcast highlights Israeli military cooperation with settlers and delves into the troubling narrative around apartheid. Additionally, rising tensions in the South China Sea see U.S. troop deployments to support the Philippines, raising the stakes against China.

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antiwarcom/Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebankChapters00:00 - Intro00:21 - Russia Hits Ukraine With New Hypersonic Missiles03:18 - Russia Says US Missile Defense Base in Poland Is a Potential Target06:32 - ICC Issues Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant12:57 - Israeli Attacks in Gaza Kill at Least 71 Palestinians in 24 Hours14:59 - Israeli Airstrikes Kill 47 in Lebanon's Baalbek16:53 - UN Envoy: Israel's Attack on Syria's Palmyra May Be Deadliest Yet18:07 - House Passes Bill Targeting Pro-Palestine Non-Profits23:32 - Chinese Defense Minister Rejects Talks With US25:58 - Viewpoints/Outro

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antiwarcom/Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebankChapters00:00 - Intro00:21 - Senate Kills Effort To Block Weapons for Israel03:51 - US Vetoes Gaza Ceasefire Resolution at UN Security Council07:29 - Israeli Forces Slaughter Dozens More Palestinians in Gaza11:15 - US to Give Ukraine Anti-Personnel Mines15:01 - Report: Ukraine Fires British Storm Shadows Into Russia17:53 - Biden Moves To Forgive $4.7 Billion in Loans to Ukraine20:40 - Israeli Strikes on Ancient Syrian City Kill 3622:17 - Israel Reiterates It Wants 'Freedom To Act' in Southern Lebanon24:34 - 'People's Arms Embargo' at Travis Air Force Base27:08 - US Declares Venezuelan Opposition Figure President-Elect29:24 - Viewpoints/Outro

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antiwarcom/Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebankChapters00:00 - Intro00:21 - Ukraine Fires US-Provided ATACMS Into Russia06:47 - Majority of Ukrainians Want Peace Talks To End War With Russia09:24 - Jake Sullivan Says Ukraine Should Expand Conscription12:07 - Israel Kills 50 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 Hours14:56 - Four US Senators Will Vote To Block Weapons Shipments to Israel20:45 - Israel Killed Over 200 Kids in Lebanon in 2 Months22:28 - Israeli Airstrike Kills Three Soldiers in Southern Lebanon Army Post23:43 - Israeli Soldier Killed, Three Seriously Wounded in Hezbollah Strike25:06 - Iraqi PM Al-Sudani Rejects Israeli 'Threats'27:06 - Viewpoints/Outro