Israel has voiced its displeasure with China’s subdued reaction to a recent Iranian attack, stating that it had expected a stronger stance from Beijing. Yuval Waks, the deputy chief of the Israeli mission in China, expressed disappointment during a press briefing, noting, “We were hoping for stronger condemnation and clear acknowledgment of Israel’s right to defend itself.”
The Israeli official highlighted the lack of a robust response from the Chinese foreign ministry, which he found unsatisfactory.The Chinese statement called for an end to the escalating conflict and urged influential countries to support peace efforts but did not meet Israel’s expectations for a firm stance against the attack, a South China Morning Post report said.
Following the incident, China’s foreign ministry expressed “deep concern” and called for the immediate implementation of a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. However, Israel found this response “not as strong as expected.”
While the United States and its allies have strongly condemned the attack, affirming unwavering support for Israel, China’s reaction was notably more restrained. China’s special envoy for Middle East affairs, Zhai Jun, met with Israeli ambassador Irit Ben-Abba and called for a ceasefire in Gaza, yet did not address Israel’s specific concerns.
Waks also mentioned that the Israeli embassy had reached out to Chinese officials in Beijing to express their concerns about Iran’s role in the region and its support for terrorist groups. He urged China to influence Hamas to release hostages taken in an attack on October 7.
The Israeli embassy later issued a statement condemning Iran’s direct involvement in regional destabilization, marking a rare instance where Iran has overtly displayed its engagement in state-sponsored terrorism.
As the conflict in the Gaza strip enters its sixth month, the situation remains tense, with the Chinese embassy in Iran advising its citizens to take heightened safety measures due to the increasingly complex security environment.
The Israeli official highlighted the lack of a robust response from the Chinese foreign ministry, which he found unsatisfactory.The Chinese statement called for an end to the escalating conflict and urged influential countries to support peace efforts but did not meet Israel’s expectations for a firm stance against the attack, a South China Morning Post report said.
Following the incident, China’s foreign ministry expressed “deep concern” and called for the immediate implementation of a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. However, Israel found this response “not as strong as expected.”
While the United States and its allies have strongly condemned the attack, affirming unwavering support for Israel, China’s reaction was notably more restrained. China’s special envoy for Middle East affairs, Zhai Jun, met with Israeli ambassador Irit Ben-Abba and called for a ceasefire in Gaza, yet did not address Israel’s specific concerns.
Waks also mentioned that the Israeli embassy had reached out to Chinese officials in Beijing to express their concerns about Iran’s role in the region and its support for terrorist groups. He urged China to influence Hamas to release hostages taken in an attack on October 7.
The Israeli embassy later issued a statement condemning Iran’s direct involvement in regional destabilization, marking a rare instance where Iran has overtly displayed its engagement in state-sponsored terrorism.
As the conflict in the Gaza strip enters its sixth month, the situation remains tense, with the Chinese embassy in Iran advising its citizens to take heightened safety measures due to the increasingly complex security environment.