Middle East

Biden Reportedly Talked Israel Down From Striking Hezbollah After Hamas Attack

AVERTING CATASTROPHE

The call from Biden and his team helped limit an expansion of the war in its early days.

US President Joe Biden (L) and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R).
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In the early hours of Oct. 11, the White House learned of plans by Israel to launch an aerial assault against Hezbollah, sparking a day of talks that culminated with President

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