Israel has recently faced two major challenges: the fighting in the Gaza Strip and the Red Sea crisis. These two problems have plagued Israel, but they have not given up their efforts to find a solution. Israel** has taken some unique steps in the hope of alleviating the pressure on the war and the economy. For Israel, a close partnership with China is an important opportunity. Therefore, they are extending an olive branch to China through a series of initiatives, hoping to receive China's support and assistance.
In the fighting in the Gaza Strip, Israel has not fully controlled the situation, although it has advertised that it has achieved some successes, such as the entry into Hamas headquarters and the killing of Hamas commanders. Recently, Egypt proposed a ceasefire that it hoped would bring the two sides together to negotiate and release more detainees. Hamas, however, rejected the plan and demanded that Israel cease fire and exchange the detainees on their terms. For Israel, this is clearly not a favorable ceasefire agreement, but more like an opportunity to wait for the United States to provide them with ammunition. There is also a split within the Israeli leadership, with some leaning towards negotiations in the hope of avoiding protracted war and further damage to the economy. However, the hardliners, led by the current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, are adamantly opposed to the talks, arguing that military action needs to continue.
In addition to the effects of the war, Israel is also facing the economic impact of the Red Sea crisis. The Houthis began indiscriminately attacking cargo ships bound for Israeli ports, causing international shipping** to soar. In addition, Yemen's Bab el-Mandeb Strait has become a blockade risk area. This made the four major shipping companies decide to detour the Cape of Good Hope in the southern sector of Africa, which has had a huge impact on Israel's foreign affairs. Israel is a country that is very dependent on foreign trade, with about one-third of its economy coming from foreign goods**. Now limited by the reduction of air routes, Israel's external ** will face great difficulties.
In the face of these challenges, Israel** is seeking to build closer cooperation with China. China is Israel's third largest partner and one of Israel's major investors. Israel hopes to reduce its exposure to the Red Sea crisis by strengthening economic and trade cooperation with China. Israel will also continue to encourage Chinese companies to invest in Israel and provide facilitation conditions. In addition, Israel will cooperate with China in scientific and technological innovation and agricultural technology cooperation to promote mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries.
In addition to economic cooperation, Israel also hopes to gain China's support in international affairs. Israel has been under pressure from the international community, particularly from Europe and the Middle East. By cooperating with China, Israel hopes to gain more international support and thus have more voice and influence on the international stage.
Israel is facing the twin challenges of the fighting in the Gaza Strip and the crisis in the Red Sea. At this critical juncture, Israel is seeking support and assistance by forging closer cooperation with China. As Israel's third largest partner and one of the main investors, China has important potential for cooperation. By strengthening economic cooperation and mutually beneficial relations, Israel hopes to be able to alleviate the pressure on the war and the economy and gain more support in international affairs. For Israel, cooperation with China is an important opportunity and a strategic choice.