"Biden's Middle East Agenda Under Fire as Israel Violence Escalates"

The armed conflict between Israel and Hamas is testing Joe Biden's foreign policy expertise and his argument that his administration is making the world more secure. The attacks by Hamas have exposed deficiencies in Israeli intelligence and raised questions about the effectiveness of U.S. surveillance capabilities and partnerships in the Middle East. The crisis threatens Biden's efforts to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia and could lead to accusations that global trouble spots are multiplying under his watch. Republican presidential candidates have criticized Biden's policies, particularly regarding Iran. Biden must now navigate a delicate relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, help Ukraine against Russia's invasion, and counter Republican claims that his foreign policy is failing.