Israeli officials focused on possible breakthrough with Riyadh, though itinerary for two days in Jerusalem and Bethlehem indicates Washington has other priorities as well
Upcoming steps mark the 'start of the process of normalization' with Riyadh, official says; Washington and Jerusalem to issue 'historic statement' on bilateral cooperation
Officially, VIPs told ban due to scheduling issues and hot weather, but some speculate on effort to prevent repeat of shenanigans when Trump arrived in 2017