Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 12/31/25: Israel Bans Dozens of Aid Groups From Gaza, Zelensky: US Mulls Sending Troops to Ukraine, and More
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Dec 31, 2025 In this discussion, Israel's controversial ban on 37 NGOs highlights the challenges facing aid efforts in Gaza. A tragic report about an 11-year-old girl killed amid ceasefire violations underscores ongoing tensions. The U.S. funding an $8.6 billion deal for Israeli F-15s raises questions about military involvement. Meanwhile, Zelensky hints at possible U.S. troop deployments to Ukraine for security guarantees. Additionally, an alarming CIA drone strike in Venezuela adds to international concerns.
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U.S.-Funded F-15 Deal Fuels Israeli Airpower
- The U.S. awarded Boeing an up-to $8.6 billion contract to sell Israel F-15s, funded by U.S. foreign military financing.
- Dave DeCamp notes mainstream U.S. coverage often omits that American aid is paying for the jets used in Gaza operations.
Weak Oversight On Arms Sent To Israel
- A Pentagon inspector general report found the Defense Department failed to properly track over half of U.S. military aid sent to Israel.
- Dave DeCamp contrasts the lack of oversight outrage for Israel with scrutiny usually applied to Ukraine aid.
U.S. Backing Enables Settlement Expansion
- Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says the U.S. supports expanding West Bank settlements to 'undermine' a Palestinian state.
- Dave DeCamp interprets settlement expansion as de facto annexation with little U.S. pushback.