Iran, West Bank, China to be discussed on Austin's Israel trip - analysis
The United States, long an important player in the Middle East, has been preoccupied with other international matters during President Joe Biden’s administration.
Retired General Lloyd Austin testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing to be the next Secretary of Defense in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, US. January 19, 2021.(photo credit: JIM LO SCALZO/POOL VIA REUTERS)ByOMRI NAHMIASUpdated: