Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp Netanyahu To Meet Trump To Push Iran War, GOP Works on $1.5 Trillion Military Budget, and More
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Feb 9, 2026 Rapid diplomatic moves around Iran and missile restrictions. U.S. naval drills and a carrier PR visit signaling force in the Gulf. Israeli strikes and Gaza civilian casualties alongside settlement expansion plans. Pentagon purchases controversial munitions and GOP efforts to push a $1.5 trillion military budget. U.S. measures harming Cuba and a disputed Chinese nuclear test investigation.
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Live-Fire Drills As Provocation
- U.S. forces held live-fire drills in the Persian Gulf as tensions with Iran rose, signaling provocation.
- DeCamp interprets such exercises as clear messages aimed at Iran.
Gaza Killings Continue Amid Ceasefire
- DeCamp reports Israeli forces killed multiple Palestinians while violating the U.S.-backed ceasefire in Gaza.
- He emphasizes lack of evidence for IDF claims and routine lethal enforcement of the 'yellow line.'
Peace Board Meeting Amid Ongoing Violence
- The U.S. plans a 'Board of Peace' meeting to fund Gaza reconstruction while Israeli violations persist.
- DeCamp calls the effort Orwellian and questions inviting Netanyahu amid ongoing killings.