Biden Aide Reveals U.S. Almost Took Harsh Measures Against Israel Over Gaza Strike

Biden aide Brett McGurk reveals U.S. nearly imposed harsh measures on Israel after a drone strike killed aid workers in Gaza, but intelligence on an Iranian ...

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October 4, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — A top White House adviser to four U.S. presidents has revealed that President Joe Biden was considering severe actions against Israel following an Israeli drone strike that killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza in April 2024.

Brett McGurk, who served as a senior Middle East advisor, told CBS News that Biden was frustrated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war and was contemplating cutting off military aid to Israel. However, intelligence suggesting Iran was planning a massive aerial assault on Israel led to a shift in strategy, according to McGurk.

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