In this episode of China-Mena titled "China and the Israel-Hamas War: A View from Tel Aviv," host Jonathan Fulton and guest Gedaliah Afterman engage in a compelling discussion on the intricate dynamics between China, Israel, and the ongoing conflict with Hamas. The conversation delves into China's evolving stance, economic interests, potential for mediation, and the consequential effects on China's emerging role in the Middle East. Join us as we unravel the complexities of this relationship and analyze its impact on regional dynamics. Takeaways China's Relationship with Israel-PalestineIsrael-China Technological RelationshipChina's Response to Israel-Hamas WarUnlikelihood of Israel-China Political PartnershipChina's Economic Interests in the Middle EastChina's Roles in Israeli-Palestinian ConflictLimited China's Role in the ConflictQuotes "Trade between Israel and China is expected to continue, but the prospects of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) may be jeopardized by trust issues and concerns about doing business in Europe and the US." - Gedaliah Afterman "China's participation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will be contingent upon its alignment with regional interests and its relationship with the United States."- Gedaliah Afterman Featured in the Episode Jonathan Fulton Nonresident Senior Fellow for Middle East Programs at the Atlantic Council. Assistant Professor of Political Science at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi https://ae.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-fulton-2627414b https://twitter.com/jonathandfulton Gedaliah Afterman Head, Asia Policy Program at Abba Eban Institute of International Diplomacy, Reichman University (IDC Herzliya) Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gedaliah-afterman/ Guest Website: The Asia Policy Program | Abba Eban Institute Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:09 - Understanding the China-Israel Relationship 03:42 - China's Ambitions for Mediation 07:14 - Exploring the Israel-China Tech Connection 06:37 - Analyzing Superpower Competition in the Israel-China Relationship 13:06 - Assessing China's Response to the Conflict 14:04 - Unveiling China's Stance: Anti-Israel Sentiment 17:44 - Examining the Impact on China-Israel Relationship 21:04 - Skepticism and Rhetoric Surrounding Israel-Palestine 25:40 - China's Role in Gaza Assistance 28:30 - China's Growing Influence in the Middle East 29:44 - Deliberating China's Regional Engagement Strategies 31:05 - Outro