US President Joe Biden will head to Israel tomorrow, hoping to prevent a regional war.

Otago University international relations expert Robert Patman told Kate Hawkesby that Biden is taking a calculated risk should the conflict escalate.

He says the purpose of Biden's visit is to express solidarity with Israel and open up a humanitarian corridor.

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US President Joe Biden will head to Israel tomorrow, hoping to prevent a regional war. 
Otago University international relations expert Robert Patman told Kate Hawkesby that Biden is taking a calculated risk should the conflict escalate. 
He says the purpose of Biden's visit is to express solidarity with Israel and open up a humanitarian corridor. 
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