Gabriel B
15 supporters
Middle East - February 29, 2024

Middle East - February 29, 2024

Apr 18, 2024

The United States intercepted a Houthi drone, and retaliated by destroying several anti-ship missiles that the Houthis had. This seems to have been the only hostile actions of the day in the region. Notably, the German frigate in the area was uninvolved after it revelry fired upon and missed an American drone twice. Other coalition forces also seem to have been uninvolved for the day.

American Secretary of Defense Austin III made a notable claim today, that Israel has killed 25 thousand women and children Gazans. With Gazan authorities this week announcing 30 thousand deaths, that means that five of six of those killed in Gaza, at minimum, are civilians. Hours later, the United States walked this back, stating that they received this information from the Gazan authorities. Perhaps they realized the implication of what was said, which was effectively stating that Israel is, at minimum, bombing Gaza with reckless abandon and at worst committing ethnic cleansing. Separately, reporting has suggested that the United States is growing closer to air dropping humanitarian aid to Gaza. This comes as there was a major incident today involving a large number of Palestinians attempting to reach aid trucks in Gaza. The IDF fired on them, alleging concerns for their own safety due to the crush and rush of people at the time. Reports have said that around a hundred civilians were killed. Israel has said most were killed by a stampede.

Enjoy this post?

Buy Gabriel B a coffee

More from Gabriel B