Last month, Bahrain and the UAE moved to normalize relations with Israel, signing a peace deal dubbed “The Abraham Accords.” Veteran Middle East peace negotiator Aaron David Miller joins Laura to talk about what the newly signed deal really means for Middle East peace.

Aaron and Laura discuss the likelihood of future deals in the region, how Iran views the move, and where the deal leaves the Palestinian cause. They also examine how U.S. policy toward the Middle East may change depending on the outcome of November’s election.

Read more from Aaron:

Arab-Israeli progress seemed impossible. That’s because of old assumptions.

Good News for the Gulf and Israel Mean Bad Tidings for the Palestinians

Don’t let the United Arab Emirates play us the way Mohammed bin Salman did

The Middle East Just Doesn’t Matter as Much Any Longer

Success in the UAE-Israel Accord Is Good News for Everyone Except the Palestinians