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A year of Israel’s war has only intensified Palestinians’ deep-seated disillusion with their political leadership.

Friends of mine in the Israeli peace camp express the hope that out of such great tragedy could come a peaceful resolution

Over the summer as Israel continued to bombard Gaza, representatives from 14 Palestinian factions, including the two main parties – Hamas and Fatah – met in China. Following the most inclusive talks in years, all the parties agreed to a future unity government and to hold national elections.

Beijing’s efforts to play greater role in Middle East still largely symbolic but could expand in future, analysts say.