Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 11/5/25: Trump Weighs Options for Launching Venezuela War, Hamas Hands Over Body, IDF Strikes Gaza, and More
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Nov 5, 2025 In a gripping discussion, options for potential military action in Venezuela are explored, with reports of a carrier buildup in the Caribbean. Tensions escalate in Gaza as Hamas hands over an Israeli body while IDF strikes continue. Controversy surrounds a bill in Israel that excludes Jews from being labeled as 'terrorists.' The podcast also touches on Iraq's plans for disarming militias post-coalition and the growing military ambitions of Yemen's Houthis. U.S. sanctions on North Korean cyber networks add another layer to global conflict dynamics.
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U.S. Plans For Venezuela Risk Full-Scale War
- The Trump administration is actively planning multiple military options against Venezuela, ranging from air strikes to special forces raids and large-scale occupations.
- These plans emphasize regime decapitation without adequate planning for post-conflict governance, raising legal and humanitarian risks.
Carrier Strike Group Moves Toward Venezuela
- The USS Gerald Ford carrier strike group sailed from the Mediterranean toward Caribbean waters near Venezuela, signaling a significant U.S. military buildup.
- The deployment amplifies U.S. firepower in the region and prepares for potential large-scale strikes or sustained operations.
Bombing Campaign Targets Suspected Drug Boats
- The U.S. has bombed at least 17 alleged drug boats in Latin American waters since September, often with scant public evidence.
- These extrajudicial strikes have provoked bipartisan criticism and could complicate regional relations amid Venezuela pressure.