Is China involved in the Israel-Hamas War?

China has been exploiting the conflict in Gaza to increase its influence in the global South and present itself as an alternative to U.S. dominance.

It has aligned its official positions with those prevalent in the global South, particularly in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and events in Ukraine.

Beijing avoids direct criticism of Hamas while putting pressure on Israel, a contrast to the U.S. stance.

China has capitalized on global anti-Israel sentiment to improve its standing with public opinion in the developing world.

China has encouraged anti-Israeli and occasionally anti-Semitic rhetoric as part of its strategy (Foreign Affairs).

A 'massive' cache of Chinese-made weapons has been discovered in Gaza, raising questions about whether China directly supplied Hamas.

Some suggest the military hardware could have been transferred to Hamas through a third party, most likely Iran.

Israel's alignment with the U.S. and the recent discovery of Chinese weaponry used by Hamas have chilled China-Israel relations.

An annual tradition is emphasized, with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi visiting Africa and the MENA region to strengthen ties and challenge U.S. influence.

Alhurra reports that both Egypt and China have called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the establishment of a full member Palestinian state.

Tasnim News asserts Iran's renewed support for the one-China principle after Taiwan's presidential election.

The Telegraph and The Defense Post suggest that China may have been directly involved or at least aware. Newsweek and Foreign Affairs imply that a third party, like Iran, is likely to have been the intermediary in weapons transfers.