Tensions Rise: Middle East Unrest and Political Battles in the U.S.

A devastating blast at a hospital in Gaza on Tuesday killed hundreds and ignited protests across the broader Middle East, deepening the crisis in the region.

As President Biden visits Israel looking to ease tensions and avoid a broader conflict, Edward Wong, a diplomatic correspondent for The Times, discusses the narrow path the American leader must navigate.

Guest: Edward Wong, a diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• Palestinians and Israelis blamed each other for the explosion at the hospital, where people had sought shelter from Israeli bombing.
• The U.S. response to the Israel-Hamas war has drawn fury in the Middle East.

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