Biden adviser Brett McGurk recalls "pretty draconian measures" being considered against Israel

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Brett McGurk, a former top adviser to President Biden on Middle Eastern affairs, revealed during an interview on CBS's "Face the Nation" that the Biden administration had considered taking significant and severe actions against Israel last month in response to tensions with Hamas. The specific measures were described as "pretty draconian," indicating the seriousness of the situation and the pressure faced by policymakers.

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On October 4, 2026, CBS News' *Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan* featured Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, Democratic Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona, former White House national security official Brett McGurk, Republican Iowa gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn, and CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford. The show discussed new CBS polling ahead of the midterm elections, focusing on the competitive races in various states like Iowa and Arizona. Senator Kelly emphasized that Democrats are optimistic about capturing the House but face tougher battles in Senate races, noting voter frustration with Washington D.C.'s lack of responsiveness to pressing issues such as rising living costs. McGurk's interview explored the complex dynamics between Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Iran, touching on past events like the October 7th Hamas attack and the potential normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

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