Biden warns ‘all-out war’ possible in Middle East

NEW YORK: US President Joe Biden warned on Wednesday of the possibility of an “all-out war” in the Middle East but said he was hopeful a settlement was still achievable for the conflict-torn region.

Biden´s comments as he appeared on ABC chat show “The View” came as Israel put troops on alert for possible entry into Lebanon and the war in Gaza grinds on.

“An all-out war is possible,” Biden said when asked about the situation. “What I think is, also, the opportunity is still in play to have a settlement that could fundamentally change the whole region.”