The Israeli Prime Minister "named" China to criticize, the Arab version of "NATO" is on the horizon, and China is waiting for a "godsend opportunity". Why does Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly accuse China? Arab countries have accelerated the formation of regional security alliances and other actions. Why have they also created new opportunities for China?
Recently, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, in the face of a delegation of U.S. lawmakers, began to attack China, claiming that China and Qatar are on the social media in the U.S. West, planning a “legitimate attack” on Israel, which is to launch an “information war” against Israel, Israel must confront them with its own strength.
Behind Netanyahu's accusations against China, there are sophisticated political calculations. First, he wanted to divert international attention, because the Israeli air strike against Qatar triggered a collective countermeasure from the Arab world, and the wave of condemnation from the international community plunged Israel into unprecedented isolation. At this time, Israel pointed the finger at China, actually to create a new focus of public opinion to relieve pressure.
Second, in line with the U.S. political atmosphere.Netanyahu knows that “anti-China” is a rare two-party consensus in the United States, trying to weaken U.S. dissatisfaction with its airstrikes by linking China to Qatar.
Arab and Islamic countries were once considered to be "scattered", but this situation took a fundamental turn after the Israeli air strike on Doha. At the emergency summit of Arab-Islamic countries held a few days ago, countries reached a number of consensuses, the most important of which is that all parties have a strong will to establish an Arab military alliance similar to NATO.
On this basis, Egypt proposed that the new military coalition could be based on the Arab Coalition, with a civilian serving as secretary-general, and 22 countries jointly formed a land-sea air force, consisting of a number of advanced forces that have been trained in assault and counter-terrorism tactics, to maintain the security of the member states after approval.
As the only Muslim country with nuclear weapons, Pakistan called for the establishment of a joint task force to "monitor Israel's activities and take effective deterrence and attack measures to resist Israel's expansionist plots."
The escalation of security needs in the Arab countries provides a strategic window for China’s compliance with military and trade cooperation between these countries. Unlike the additional political conditions for arms sales in some countries, China has adhered to the principle of equality and mutual benefit, which has been widely recognized in the Middle East. Combined with the urgent need for Arab countries to enhance their independent defense capabilities, along with China’s accumulation of technology and cooperation in related fields, it has created conditions for deepening cooperation between the two sides.
On the UN stage, China's role as a permanent member of the Security Council has become increasingly prominent. Arab countries' push for the suspension of Israel's membership is based on sufficient legal basis. The report of the United Nations Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territories clearly stated that the Israeli army "committed war crimes including the intentional killing of civilians" in the Gaza Strip. The New York Declaration, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly with 142 votes in favor not long ago, has laid the political foundation for follow-up actions.
China has always insisted on handling international affairs in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law. On this issue, it has sufficient legal basis to support the reasonable demands of Arab countries. By participating in legal coordination and evidence collection, it can not only safeguard international justice, but also enhance its voice in multilateral mechanisms.
In the process of reshaping the pattern of the Middle East, China's opportunities stem from its adherence to international law and its response to the legitimate security concerns of regional countries. The Arab version of "NATO" is taking shape, reflecting the urgent desire of regional countries to independently maintain security; Promoting the suspension of Israel's United Nations qualifications reflects the international community's pursuit of justice. Potential actions in these two fields, whether it is compliance with military trade or multilateral coordination, are in line with China's diplomatic philosophy and development interests, and have also injected constructive force into peace and stability in the Middle East.