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- The Israel-Hamas war could spark a wider regional conflict in the Middle East.
- Iran and Hezbollah are menacing Israel with attacks.
- The US could be drawn in to defend Israel if events spiral, say experts.
President Joe Biden this week touched down in Israel as the Middle East was engulfed in new turmoil.
Biden had intended the trip to be a show of solidarity with Israel in the wake of the October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks, in which 1,300 Israelis were killed.