Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Corva Coleman.
President Trump is hosting the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia today at the White House.
NPR's Franco-Ardonias reports it's the first visit
since the murder of a journalist at a Saudi consulate seven years ago.
Just before Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived, President Trump announced that the U.S.
would be selling F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia,
which is in itself a controversial move as it could change the military balance in the Middle East.
The crown prince's visit marks a significant step towards his efforts to restore his global credibility.
After the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, U.S.
intelligence determined that the prince had approved the assassination.
The president and prince are also expected to discuss security agreements and efforts to normalize relations with Israel.
Franco.
The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution on Gaza.
It authorizes an international force to go there for the next two years.
One goal is to disarm Hamas.
Hamas opposes this.
Language in the resolution calls for a potential path to Palestinian statehood.
Israeli leaders say they will never agree to that.
The House of Representatives is preparing to take up a measure involving late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
This would force the Justice Department to publicize any files related to him.