Time for Israel to pivot away from Beijing - opinion

As Israel decouples from China, there will be even greater opportunities for greater cooperation between close allies. Israel must support the US and keep a distance from China.

THEN-PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands ahead of talks in Beijing, in 2017. ‘Beijing is not a friend. It is time to pivot away from Beijing,’ say the writers.

(photo credit: Etienne Oliveau/Reuters)

ByJACOB NAGEL, MARK DUBOWITZ

AUGUST 9, 2022 21:54

Updated: AUGUST 9, 2022 21:55

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