It has been more than a week since the latest escalation between Israel and Hamas, and President Biden has been taking a cautious approach.
The president has stressed Israel’s right to defend itself, but he seems reluctant to place too much pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.
Mr. Biden has known Mr. Netanyahu for decades. Is that a help or a hindrance?
Guest: Michael Crowley, a diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times.
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