A religious battleground, a diplomatic question mark and an economic crossroads, the Middle East is at the forefront of world news coverage. The Palestinian ruling coalition, Israel's quest for stability, Lebanon's reconstruction, a resurgence of Islamic extremism, the issues surrounding this volatile area are as deeply-rooted in the past as they are determining for the future. Shedding light on the Chinese perspective on the region, China.org.cn guides you through the Middle East's latest developments.
Palestinian Unity Gov't  
- Fayyad walking on thorny political road
- Fayyad: new gov't to quit as soon as reconciliation deal reached
- New Palestinian gov't sworn in
- New Palestinian gov't to be declared Tuesday evening
- PNA hails Obama's call for Palestinian state
- Fayyad's government may be sworn in Tuesday
- New Palestinian cabinet to be sworn in on Tuesday
- Hamas leader: inter-Palestinian talks in positive mood
- Inter-Palestinian dialogue makes progress, obstacles remain
- Palestinian factions resume unity talks in Cairo
- Abbas to decree elections if fail to reconcile with Hamas
- Lebanese army arrests senior members of Fattah al-Islam
- Palestinian economy increasingly dependent on foreign aid
- 7 killed, 150 wounded in Gaza clashes
- Abbas Announces Amended Electoral Law
- 13 Wounded in Fatah-Hamas Clashes in Gaza
- Haneya Ready to Quit as PM for National Dialogue
- Hamas Urges Abbas to Stop Crackdown on Islamic Movement
- Russian FM Expresses Support for Abbas
- Special Envoy Calls for Dialogue Between Rival Palestinian Factions
- Palestinian President Will Call Early Polls
- Olmert Does Not Want Gaza, W Bank Division
- Resolving Palestinian Impasse Through Dialogue Has Long Way to Go
- Abbas Wraps Up Visit to United Arab Emirates
- Palestinians Get First Full Wages in 17 Months
- Abbas Bans All Militia in Palestine
- Mideast Quartet to Meet in Jerusalem
- Egypt Backs Abbas by Hosting Summit
- Abbas Accuses Exiled Hamas Leader of Plotting Assassination
- Fatah Decides to Disconnect Ties with Hamas
- Abbas Wins Western Pledges for Aid
- Row Complicates Mideast Situation
- Abbas Swears in Emergency Cabinet
- Abbas Dissolves Palestinian Unity Gov't
- No More Violations on Fatah-Hamas Ceasefire
- Hamas, Fatah Divide over Gaza Security Plan and Exchange Fire
- Abbas: Siege on Palestinians to Be Gradually Lifted
- Abbas, Meshaal Meet on Stabilizing Truce, Lifting Siege
- Palestinian New Coalition's Future Vague as Embargo Continues
- Fatah, Hamas Agree on Ceasefire in N Gaza Strip
- EU, UN Ease Diplomatic Boycott
- Abbas Swears in Unity Government
- New Palestinian Unity Gov't Faces Challenges of Lifting Embargo and Restoring Security
- Haneya: Unity Gov't Deal Finalized
- Abbas Makes Efforts, Achievements in Taming Hamas
- Abbas, Haneya to Continue Meeting on Monday
- Fatah Lawmaker: Hamas, Fatah Agreed to Reform PLO
- New Round of Palestinian Coalition Gov't Talks to Begin
- Palestinian Situation to Deteriorate If New Gov't Fails to End Sanctions
- Putin Calls on Abbas to Form Efficient Gov't
- Mecca Breakthrough for Hamas, Fatah Rift
- Hamas, Fatah to Restart Cease-fire in Principle
- Tentative Calm Returns to Gaza
- Fatah Accepts Egyptian Initiative to End Fighting with Hamas
- Unity Gov't Talks Between Abbas, Meshaal Fail
- Mediator: Abbas, Mashaal to Meet Soon in Damascus
- Abbas, Haniyeh Agree to End Factional Fighting
- Abbas Says Ceasefire Deal to Take Effect
- Fatah-Hamas Clashes Renew in Gaza
- Abbas Meets Blair on Palestinian Issues
- Fatah, Hamas Agree To Truce
- Abbas to Declare Hamas Gov't as Interim Administration
- Hamas, Fatah Militants Clash in Central Gaza Strip
- Gaza Strip Descends Into Chaos
- Palestinian PM Says Early Polls Will Lead to Chaos
- UN Seeks US$454 Mln Funds for Palestine
- Haneya Calls for Continuation of Dialogue on Unity Gov't
- Crises Engulfing Hamas-led Government
- Palestinian National Dialogue Frozen, Crisis Resurfaces
- Palestinian FM: Hamas, Fatah Negotiations Postponed
- Abbas, Haneya Discuss Formation of Unity Gov't
- Fatah, Hamas Agree on Portfolios of New Gov't
- Abbas Reelected as Fatah Chief, Reaches PM Deal
- Hamas Agrees in Principle to Form National Unity Gov't
- Palestinian Talks Reach Decisive Point
- Abbas to Support Forming Technocrats' Gov't
- What's Next After Qatari Initiative to End Palestinian Crisis Fails
- Hamas Denies Qatari Initiative on Forming Coalition Gov't
- Haneya Reiterates Hamas Rejection to Arab Peace Initiative
- Hamas Supporters Rally

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