Biden holding security talks as tensions heighten in Middle East

This handout picture released by the Israeli army on Aug. 4, 2024, shows Israeli troops operating on the ground in the Gaza Strip amid the continuing conflict between Israel and Hamas. (Photo by Israeli Army / AFP)

U.S. President Joe Biden is set to discuss tensions in the Middle East with his national security team Monday, and to meet with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, while Israeli leaders warn they will exact a “heavy price” if attacked, amid concerns about potential actions launched by Iran or its proxies in the region.