The briefing
In a CBS News interview, senior White House Middle East adviser Brett McGurk outlined the administration’s response to the Oct. 7 attack and the Israel-Hamas war, including the role of Iran. He also discussed efforts to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia and said the U.S. nearly took “draconian measures” against Israel.
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Key Biden aide Brett McGurk on Hamas, Iran, Saudi Arabia and why U.S. nearly took "draconian measures" against Israel