Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 12/22/25: Netanyahu To Ask Trump for Another Iran War, US 'Pursuing' Third Tanker Near Venezuela, and More
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Dec 22, 2025 Tensions escalate as Netanyahu seeks U.S. support for action against Iran, sparking strategic concerns. U.S. airstrikes in Syria raise questions about civilian casualties. In the West Bank, raids result in tragic losses, while Gaza faces a rising death toll and stalled relief efforts. The U.S. actively pursues tankers near Venezuela amidst legal complexities. Meanwhile, Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon signal growing instability, as regional tensions escalate and the potential for a broader conflict looms.
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U.S. Role Was Co-Belligerent In June War
- DeCamp emphasizes the U.S. was a co-belligerent during the 12-day war, providing refueling, interception help, and likely intelligence support.
- He notes Israel needs sustained U.S. involvement to carry out a prolonged campaign against Iran.
Airstrikes In Syria May Misattribute Attackers
- DeCamp reports U.S. airstrikes in Syria killed at least five people, claimed as targeting ISIS cells after American deaths in Palmyra.
- He highlights discrepancies: the attackers may have been an insider in Syrian security, not clearly ISIS.
West Bank Raids Continue With Deadly Force
- DeCamp documents escalation in West Bank raids where Israeli forces killed two Palestinians, including a 16-year-old shot at point-blank range.
- He frames such killings as routine amid combined military operations and settler violence.