Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 5/5/25: Yemeni Missile Strikes Israeli Airport, Trump Proposes $1.01 Trillion Military Budget, and More
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May 5, 2025 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.
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Internal U.S. Iran War Tensions
- Former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz was removed for pushing military action against Iran with Israeli coordination.
- Despite Waltz's firing, hawkish figures like Marco Rubio remain influential, keeping war pressures high.
Gaza Blockade Causes Starvation
- Israeli attacks have killed over 110 Gazan Palestinians in three days amid a harsh blockade causing child starvation.
- The blockade prevents UN food aid from entering, worsening humanitarian conditions dramatically.
Israel Prepares Gaza Escalation
- Israel is calling up tens of thousands of reservists to escalate its military operations in Gaza.
- This signals a significant intensification of the conflict in the coming weeks.