President Joe Biden on Saturday capped a four-day trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia, his first trip to the Middle East since taking office
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The President started his trip by meeting with Israeli leaders to expand security ties with the nation and discuss countering efforts by Iran to destabilize the region. He next went to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where he attempted to reassure regional leaders -- and the rest of the world -- that his administration remains committed to actively engaging in the Middle East and not allowing Russia or China to expand their geopolitical influence.
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