Beijing’s Meddling in Middle East Affairs: Veto Power and Support for Palestinian Cause

Soldiers walk in front of an Israeli police station that was damaged during battles to dislodge Hamas militants who were stationed inside, on October 8, 2023. Israel's prime minister of October 8 warned of a "long and difficult" war, as fighting with Hamas left hundreds killed on both sides after a surprise attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group. Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images

The U.S.-designated terrorist group Hamas launched a full-scale attack on Israel on Oct. 7, resulting in over 900 deaths in Israel so far with thousands of injuries. This triggered strong condemnation from the international community. Meanwhile, the Islamic Republic of Iran has expressed support for Hamas, while China, Russia, and other regimes have stated that all sides should “exercise restraint”.

In the early morning hours of Oct. 7, Hamas fired thousands of rockets into Israel from the Gaza Strip, as its terrorists entered southern Israel by land, sea, and air to carry out attacks, massacring civilians in the streets and holding over 100 Israelis as hostages. This massive attack took place on the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War.