AdvertisementBiden Takes Muted Approach To Violence In Israel And GazaUpdated May 16, 2021Scott DetrowfacebookEmailPresident Biden answers a question about the conflict between Israel and Hamas militants on Thursday at the White House. His public comments on the situation in the Middle East have been limited while the administration says it is focused on diplomacy behind the scenes. (Pool/Getty Images)This article was originally published on May 15, 2021.