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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.

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

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

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The latest death toll has 471 dead.\\xa0

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

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

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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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