Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 12/12/25: Trump To Appoint General To Lead Gaza Force, US-Backed Somali Forces Kill Civilians, and More
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Dec 12, 2025 Trump's proposal for a U.S.-led stabilization force in Gaza stirs debate, particularly around disarming Hamas. A tragic humanitarian crisis unfolds as an infant dies from flooding amid reconstruction shortages. Reports highlight the troubling actions of U.S.-trained Somali forces who reportedly killed civilians during a recent operation. Meanwhile, sanctions against Venezuela escalate, with claims of U.S. involvement in political maneuvers abroad. The conversation also touches on a bill to withdraw from NATO and the potential for U.S.-Israel security negotiations.
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U.S.-Led Gaza Force Raises Escalation Risks
- The Trump administration plans a U.S.-led Stabilization International Force to replace IDF troops in Gaza, increasing direct U.S. involvement.
- Participating countries hesitate because the ISF may be tasked with disarming Hamas and could be drawn into combat.
Baby Dies After Tent Floods In Gaza
- An eight-month-old baby, Rahaf Abu Jazar, died after her family's tent flooded during a storm in Khan Yunus.
- Gaza displacement shelters are inadequate and aid restrictions left hundreds of thousands without proper tents.
Ceasefire Fails To Halt Daily Killings
- Despite a declared ceasefire, Israeli forces continued strikes and shootings that killed and injured Palestinians across Gaza.
- The Gaza health ministry counted at least 383 deaths since the ceasefire deal, highlighting ongoing violence.
