Key Biden Aide Brett McGurk on Hamas, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Why U.S. Nearly Took "Draconian Measures" Against Israel

October 4, 2026 / 12:25 PM EDT / CBS News

Key Biden Aide Brett McGurk on Hamas, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Why U.S. Nearly Took "Draconian Measures" Against Israel

TL;DR

  • Brett McGurk discussed Hamas, Iran, and Saudi Arabia.
  • The U.S. was close to taking "draconian measures" against Israel.
  • The statement suggests significant U.S.-Israel policy disagreements.