Find all the national and international information about Spain.Select the topics you want to know more aboutThe United States accused the crown prince of approving the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018 through a CIA report.The president's interactions with the crown prince will be heavily scrutinized, especially how he greets MBS and whether Biden shakes his hand.The White House sought to downplay any handshake between Biden and MBS."We focus on meetings, not greetings," a senior executive told reporters.The official said: “The president greets the leaders as he does.And there are no special rules for one leader or another.So I know we've gotten a little off track with this question, but it's true for those of us who work.— We focus on the essence of the meetings, the specific greetings."Nope.The president visits a dozen leaders and greets them as usual.Overnight, Saudi Arabia confirmed an expected announcement that its airspace would be opened to Israeli airlines.Noting that he would become the first US president to fly from Israel to Saudi Arabia, Biden praised the "historic decision" that followed "months of constant diplomacy."The meetings with Saudi leaders will focus on strengthening the ongoing ceasefire in Yemen, technology cooperation including 5G, clean energy, global infrastructure and human rights, and discussing global energy supply, a senior administration official said. .But the official suggested that US, Saudi and other Middle Eastern officials would talk about energy security issues and that Biden would engage with world leaders to lower gas prices.“Given the current market conditions, I think the conversation is really about how we see things?How do we see the next six months, how can we keep the markets balanced to contribute to continued economic growth?Our general approach does not depend only on the Saudis, but also on other producers," the official said.The official added: “Of course, the president has said for months that he will do everything in his power to lower prices.That includes the release of our own strategic oil reserves.That includes diplomacy with other producers.National Production".But before flying to Saudi Arabia for the most stressful part of his trip, Biden had a series of engagements in East Jerusalem and the West Bank and several funding announcements aimed at helping the Palestinians.Biden delivered remarks at Augusta Victoria Hospital in East Jerusalem, announcing that he has asked Congress to approve up to $100 million for the East Jerusalem Hospital Network.Former US President Donald Trump cut $25 million in planned funding for the network during his time in office."Part of our commitment is to support the health and dignity of the Palestinian people," he said, pointing to the "serious toll" of the Covid-19 epidemic in the hospital system.He continued, "Working together, I pray that the United States will help ease the debt burden on hospitals, support targeted infrastructure improvements, and support key reforms in patient care that ensure long-term financial sustainability."The meetings followed Thursday's session with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, who said the president's visit on Friday showed "his commitment to Israel's military and diplomatic strength" and "moved the entire country."Israel has pledged to work with the Palestinians to accelerate the rollout of a 4G network in Gaza and the West Bank, and Biden is expected to announce a goal of expanding that infrastructure by the end of next year.“Rebuilding relations with the Palestinians that were severed by the previous administration is a priority for President Biden,” the official said.The official said Biden will tell Abbas that Israel has agreed to increase access to the Allenby Bridge so that Palestinians and others can access it 24/7 in September.Israel controls the only bridge through which Palestinians enter Jordan from the West Bank."He will also announce measures to build grassroots support for peace, including support for cooperation and professional exchanges to build mutual trust between the Palestinian and Israeli health sectors," the official said.The United States will provide an additional $15 million in humanitarian aid to Palestinians in response to food insecurity exacerbated by the Russian occupation of Ukraine.Before leaving for Saudi Arabia, Biden plans to visit the church's Nativity "to underscore support for Christians facing challenges in the region," the official said.CNN's Kaitlan Collins contributed to this report.“Travel specialist.Typical student of social networks.Friend of animals everywhere.Freelance Zombie Ninja.Twitter fan.Your email address will not be published.Required fields are marked with *Save my name, email and website in this browser for the next time I comment.