How the Israel-UAE peace agreement changes the game in the Middle East | The Hindu In Focus podcast
b'On August 14, U.S. President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement via Twitter that two of America\\u2019s close allies in West Asia, which had been at odds with each other for decades, reached a \\u201chistoric\\u201d peace agreement. According to the deal, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will formally recognise the state of Israel, while the latter would halt its plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank of Palestine. What does this mean for the people of Palestine and how does it fit into the context of a rising Iran and the upcoming U.S. Presidential elections?\\nGuest: Stanly Johny, International Affairs Editor, The Hindu.\\nFind the In Focus podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Search for In Focus by The Hindu.\\nWrite to us with comments and feedback at socmed4@thehindu.co.in'