Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp US Preparing for Sustained War on Iran, US Bombs Syria, Somalia, Boat in Caribbean, and More
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Feb 16, 2026 Coverage of U.S. military buildup and planning for sustained action against Iran. Reports on recent U.S. strikes in Syria, Somalia, and a Caribbean vessel incident. Updates on Gaza and West Bank developments, Israel’s wider strikes, and reconstruction politics. Notes on U.S. naval redeployments, African troop moves, and geopolitical maneuvering around tankers and oil.
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Reconstruction Promise Hinges On Hamas Disarmament
- Trump announced a $5 billion Gaza reconstruction fund but tied it to demands that Hamas disarm.
- Dave DeCamp questions the board's composition and whether reconstruction will proceed amid Israeli restrictions and ceasefire violations.
Thousands Still Buried Under Gaza Rubble
- Gaza civil defense estimates roughly 8,000 bodies remain under rubble with thousands still missing.
- Dave DeCamp highlights ongoing recovery operations and the humanitarian horror of families missing buried relatives.
U.S. Strikes Continue In Syria Amid Troop Adjustments
- CENTCOM reported additional strikes in Syria and the U.S. completed transfer of thousands of detained ISIS members to Iraq.
- Dave DeCamp notes U.S. troop numbers remain in Syria and bases like Al-Tanf were vacated amid continued air operations.