President Joe Biden kicked off his four-day Middle East trip by signing a landmark agreement with Israel. The joint declaration with Prime Minister Yair Lapid emphasizes the US's deepening ties with Israel, embraces Israel's integration into the wider region, and promises to never allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons. Next stop for Biden: a controversial face-to-face with Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman. Our extensive coverage of this crucial trip begins with a live report by CNN's Becky Anderson in Jeddah.

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