Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 1/23/25: Zelensky Wants US Troops in Ukraine, Trump Envoy Says It's 'Good' Hamas Wants Talks, and More
Jan 23, 2025
Ukrainian President Zelensky urges U.S. troop involvement for peacekeeping in Ukraine amid strong Russian opposition. Trump discusses heavy sanctions on Putin while also noting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with thousands of Palestinian children orphaned. Israeli forces face criticism for devastation in Jenin, raising concerns about the humanitarian impact. A controversial UN nominee claims Israel has a biblical right to the West Bank, stirring debate over religious influence in U.S. foreign policy. Meanwhile, new Pentagon leadership pushes for reduced military presence in the Middle East.
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Gaza Death Toll Rises
- 54 more bodies were recovered from the Gaza rubble, with thousands still buried.
- The official death toll is over 47,000, a significant undercount, likely closer to 70,000.
US-Hamas Talks
- Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, welcomes Hamas's openness to talks with the US.
- Witkoff's pressure on Netanyahu helped secure the hostage ceasefire, but its longevity is uncertain.
Orphaned in Gaza
- 11-year-old Mohammed Shah Ara, the sole survivor of an Israeli airstrike, lost his family and leg.
- Over 20,000 Palestinian children have been orphaned by the war, with many families caring for non-relatives.