Matthew Schmidt: New Haven University Professor of National Security on Biden's recent address in Tel Aviv
Update: 2023-10-18
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Joe Biden's walking a diplomatic tightrope as he does his part to ease tensions in the Middle East.
Israeli and Palestinian officials are trading accusations over who's to blame for a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital.
The latest death toll has 471 dead.
The US President has spoken from Tel Aviv, saying he's outraged and saddened, while urging Israel not to be consumed by rage.
New Haven University Professor of National Security Matthew Schmidt told Mike Hosking that Biden's trip has achieved something.
He says it gave a strong signal to groups like Hezbollah and Iran to stay clear as much as possible, which is quite effective.
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