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Matthew Schmidt: New Haven University Professor of National Security on Biden's recent address in Tel Aviv

Published: Oct. 18, 2023, 6:49 p.m.

Joe Biden's walking a diplomatic tightrope as he does his part to ease tensions in the Middle East.\xa0

Israeli and Palestinian officials are trading accusations over who's to blame for a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital.\xa0

The latest death toll has 471 dead.\xa0

The US President has spoken from Tel Aviv, saying he's outraged and saddened, while urging Israel not to be consumed by rage.\xa0

New Haven University Professor of National Security Matthew Schmidt told Mike Hosking that Biden's trip has achieved something.\xa0

He says it gave a strong signal to groups like Hezbollah and Iran to stay clear as much as possible, which is quite effective.\xa0

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