Is a new chapter dawning in the Middle East? Amid the rubble of past wars, failed ideologies, and crumbling alliances, a possibility is emerging that seemed unthinkable just a few years ago: peace between Syria and Israel.

Talks with Tehran show promise, said the US Middle East envoy, who hinted at “an array” of new countries joining the Abraham Accords normalization agreements.

“If the Saudis want peace for peace, with a maximized win-win for everyone, we’re very happy about that,” said the Israeli finance minister.

“What’s needed now is an end to the war and an end to the threats of Iran and its proxies. From there, the path is paved (albeit with many bumps and potholes) for a new Middle East.”

The only issue for Riyadh is the timing of the announcement, which could come as early as the next few weeks or after the US presidential election.

The kingdom is seeking to forge a defense pact with the US amid intensifying threats from Iran, and is reportedly mulling a deal before the US election.

The Israeli prime minister reportedly dismissed the proposal, brought to him by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

By falling back into old patterns, the Biden administration has missed a golden opportunity to change the face of the Middle East.

“If I can see peace being made in the Middle East perhaps … we can have a similar peace accord in the US Congress.”