Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 10/17/25: SOUTHCOM Chief Steps Down Amid Push Toward Venezuela War, Trump Threatens To 'Kill' Hamas, and More
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Oct 17, 2025 The abrupt retirement of Southcom Chief Admiral Alvin Holsey raises eyebrows amid rising tensions over military actions near Venezuela. A troubling pattern emerges as U.S. airstrikes continue in the Caribbean, despite survivor reports. Meanwhile, Trump escalates his rhetoric against Hamas and announces a potential summit with Putin to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In the Middle East, Israeli forces face criticism for civilian casualties and heavy strikes in Lebanon. The podcast wraps up with reflections on escalating U.S. involvement in global conflicts.
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Trump's Rhetoric Shifts On Hamas
- Trump threatened to "go in and kill Hamas" after intra-Palestinian clashes, marking a shift from prior comments.
- The remark blurs lines between U.S. rhetoric and Israeli operations while avoiding criticism of Israeli attacks on Palestinians.
Ceasefire Does Not End Deadly Operations
- Israeli forces continued lethal actions in Gaza despite the ceasefire, with dozens killed in recent clashes and operations.
- Ceasefire fragility and ongoing Israeli occupation mean violence and civilian casualties persist.
Airstrikes Escalate In Lebanon Without Evidence
- Israel launched heavy airstrikes across southern and eastern Lebanon claiming Hezbollah targets without providing evidence.
- Lebanon's government says infrastructure was hit, suggesting broader punitive or destabilizing aims.