The Biden administration aimed to minimize damage in Gaza, boost humanitarian aid, and end the conflict, but continued providing Israel with weapons and diplomatic backing as the humanitarian crisis worsened. Journalist Akbar Shahid Ahmed, in his book ‘Crossing the Red Line: Biden, His Advisors, and Israel’s War in Gaza,’ delves into the administration’s responses through in-depth interviews and insights on internal debates and decisions. Akbar Shahid Ahmed, a diplomatic correspondent for The Washington Sun, joins us as a guest. To access transcripts of Front Burner, visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts. Subscribe to Front Burner on your preferred podcast platform. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.