Amid a strategic rivalry with China and the war in Ukraine, President Joe Biden intended in 2022 to strengthen ties with traditional Middle East allies such as Saudi Arabia and Israel to counter the threat from Iran and ensure stability in the region. Whether he accomplished that is a matter of debate. White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara recaps Biden’s year in the Middle East.  Originally published at - https://www.voanews.com/a/saudi-arabia-israel-complicate-biden-s-2022-goals/6876425.html » Subscribe to VOA News: https://bit.ly/3KIPysi » Watch more VOA News video: https://www.youtube.com/c/VOANews Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 236.8 million people. VOA produces content for digital, television, and radio platforms. It is easily accessed via your mobile phone and on social media. It is also distributed by satellite, cable, FM and MW, and is carried on a network of approximately 3,000 affiliate stations. Since its creation in 1942, Voice of America has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. Through World War II, the Cold War, the fight against global terrorism, and the struggle for freedom around the globe today, VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press. Connect with VOA News: » VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.voanews.com/ » LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/voiceofamerica » FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/voanews/ » FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/VOANews