Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp

Tensions rise as Hamas plans to release a U.S.-Israeli captive while Israeli strikes escalate in Gaza. The UN condemns a controversial aid strategy from the U.S. and Israel. Meanwhile, Iran and the U.S. navigate challenging diplomatic talks. In Syria, violence continues against the Alawite minority amid ongoing international crises. The podcast also covers the military clash between India and Pakistan, highlighting claims of casualties. Lastly, there's a focus on new U.S.-China trade consultations and a student's legal battle over deportation.

Food scarcity in Gaza intensifies as community kitchens shut down amidst a dire humanitarian crisis. The podcast highlights new insights into an Israeli aid proposal and critiques the ongoing violence in the region. Trump’s complex maneuvers regarding Saudi normalization and a Ukraine ceasefire reveal shifting geopolitical landscapes. Meanwhile, tensions between India and Pakistan escalate with drone attacks, raising nuclear concerns. The appointment of a new Pope encourages hope for peace, especially in conflict-ridden areas.

A crucial report reveals the IDF prioritizing military goals over hostage rescue, stirring ethical debates. Yemen's Houthis launch drone strikes against Israel, while Israeli assaults in Gaza tragically claim numerous lives, including journalists. Tensions escalate globally with missile strikes between India and Pakistan, raising nuclear threat concerns. Secret negotiations between Israel and Syria hint at complex regional dynamics, as proposals for a U.S.-led occupation of Gaza resurface, drawing unsettling parallels with past conflicts.

India takes a bold step, firing missiles into Pakistan, raising nuclear tensions. In a surprising shift, Trump announces the U.S. will cease its bombings in Yemen, despite increasing military actions by Israel in the region. Gaza faces devastating airstrikes, putting civilians at risk as the humanitarian crisis deepens. Meanwhile, Russia proposes a truce amidst the Ukraine conflict, but Ukraine remains skeptical. As U.S.-China trade talks loom, geopolitical strategies shift with the controversial merging of the Office of Palestinian Affairs into the embassy.

The podcast dives into the Israeli government's approval for a full military occupation of Gaza, raising alarms over potential humanitarian crises. It discusses the tragic impact of airstrikes, particularly on civilians, including children. The conversation also critiques U.S. foreign policy's role in these conflicts, alongside the implications of new anti-boycott legislation. Additionally, it examines recent military actions in Yemen and Somalia, and highlights troubling developments in U.S.-China relations. A tribute to peace advocate Edward Lozansky rounds out the discussion.

A missile strike from Yemen targeted Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, raising alarms about U.S.-Iran dynamics. Tensions soar as U.S. airstrikes injure civilians in Yemen, while Israel escalates operations in Gaza, with dire humanitarian consequences. Trump proposes a staggering $1.01 trillion military budget for 2026, amid arms deals with Ukraine and Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, the U.S. grapples with its conflicting policies in the Middle East and the impact of military interventions in Ukraine and Syria.

Tensions rise as a prominent figure threatens Iran over the Yemen conflict, while Trump considers sanctions on nations buying Iranian oil. Meanwhile, critical U.S.-Iran nuclear talks face delays amidst troubling developments in Gaza, where Israeli strikes intensify and humanitarian conditions worsen. The conversation shifts to U.S. military aid to Ukraine, now counted as investments, and ongoing sectarian violence in Syria claiming over 100 lives. Additionally, a reshuffling in national security roles stirs concerns about the future of U.S. foreign policy.

Debate: https://watch.civl.com/programs/live-debate-iran-us-nuclear-talks?category_id=171041Dave Smith's Part of the Problem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7STw65ZVeS8Louis Theroux doc: https://x.com/SuppressedNws/status/1916783488629456896

Debate registration: https://watch.civl.com/programs/live-debate-iran-us-nuclear-talks?category_id=171041Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antiwarcom/Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebankChapters00:00 - Intro00:21 - Bill To Bring Military Budget Over $1 Trillion05:07 - Led by US, Global Powers Boost Military Budgets by Record Percent08:21 - Israel Kills 50 Gazans Amid Starvation Blockade11:23 - Smotrich: Israel Will Stop Once Palestinians Removed From Gaza14:06 - Amnesty: Israel Carrying Out 'Live-Streamed Genocide'16:11 - Israel Accused of Using 'Starvation Warfare' in Gaza at World Court17:51 - US Struck 1,000 Targets in Yemen Since March 1521:19 - Syria: Gunmen Attack Druze Group, 14 Killed22:50 - Ceasefire Monitors To Meet After 50 Israeli Strikes on Lebanon24:12 - US Adds Sanctions on Iran Despite Negotiations26:22 - Putin Maintains Territorial Demand for Peace Deal28:53 - Vietnam War: Battle With Agent Orange Continues31:15 - Viewpoints/Outro

Debate registration: https://watch.civl.com/programs/live-debate-iran-us-nuclear-talks?category_id=171041Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antiwarcom/Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebankChapters00:00 - Intro00:21 - 68 Killed by US Airstrike Yemen Migrant Facility05:45 - US Navy Loses F/A-18 Fighter Jet During Houthi Attack in Red Sea11:26 - Israeli Attacks Kill 57 in Gaza Over 24 Hours13:26 - Netanyahu: Israel Will Maintain Military Control of Gaza15:02 - Israel Rejects 5-Year Truce Proposal, To Expand Operations16:26 - Ben Gvir Meets With Four GOP Lawmakers19:53 - Mob Chased Brooklyn Woman, Mistaking Her for Ben Gvir Protester23:24 - Putin: 3-Day Ukraine Ceasefire To Start May 825:22 - Russia Confirms North Korean Soldiers Fought in Kursk27:26 - Syria Assures US It Poses No Threat to Israel29:12 - China, Philippines Clash Over Disputed Sandbar31:10 - Pakistan DM:  Military Incursion by India Is Imminent32:38 - Viewpoints/Outro