President Joe Biden is counseling Israel to take a proportional response to this week’s Iranian ballistic missiles,  voicing opposition to a potential strike on Iran’s nuclear sites in the hopes of preventing the conflict that has erupted in the region from widening further. CNN reporters and experts react to the President’s remarks and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

0:00- 6:40 Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton reacts to Biden’s comments on Israel’s possible options.

6:41 - 8:28 CNN’s Kayla Tausche recaps Biden’s answers to questions regarding escalation and moves in the Middle East.

8:35- 12:48 Democratic Congressman Jason Crow reacts to Biden’s remarks on Netanyahu’s influence on the 2024 election.

12:48 - 21:41 Retired Lt. General Mark Hertling explains why Israel may be keeping their cards close to the vest with the US.