Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 5/22/25: Netanyahu: Ethnic Cleansing Needed To End War, US Launches Two More Airstrikes in Somalia, and More
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May 22, 2025 Tensions escalate as an Israeli leader controversially advocates for ethnic cleansing in Gaza, igniting debate on humanitarian crises. Strikes in Gaza lead to severe civilian casualties, while the Pope calls for a ceasefire. U.S. airstrikes in Somalia raise alarms over civilian impact, linking to a historic military operation. An unsettling intersection of yoga and nationalist extremism emerges in the West Bank, questioning the role of personal beliefs in conflict. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions heighten with Iranian negotiations and renewed violence in Syria and Lebanon.
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Pope Advocates Gaza Ceasefire
- Pope Leo XIV repeatedly calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid access to Gaza.
- As an American pope, his advocacy may influence U.S. Catholics and international peace efforts.
Israel's 'Yogi Nazis' Phenomenon
- A group called 'yogi Nazis' combines spirituality with calls for annihilation of Palestinians.
- This disturbing blend normalizes extreme violence by framing it within spiritual empowerment.
U.S. Airstrikes Surge in Somalia
- The U.S. continues extensive airstrikes in Somalia, with Trump administration already conducting 26 strikes.
- Civilian casualty numbers remain unclear amid aggressive and largely unaccountable bombing campaigns.