Where do China, Russia and India stand on the Gaza war?
Gaza War
The United States has consistently been a staunch supporter of Israel in its efforts during the conflict in Gaza. Additionally, the European Union and the United Kingdom have expressed their political backing. As the number of Palestinian casualties rises and the humanitarian crisis intensifies, it becomes crucial to ascertain the positions of Russia, China, and India on this matter. This analysis delves into the internal dynamics of these countries.
The current events in Gaza have garnered global attention, with varying perspectives. The United States of America has pledged its unwavering support to Israel and has provided military equipment to aid in the bombardment of Gaza and its 2.3 million inhabitants. The European Union has expressed solidarity with Israel, citing the heinous crimes committed by Hamas gunmen that resulted in the deaths of at least 1,300 people and left over 3,000 injured. However, there has been minimal international pressure on Israel to cease its attacks on Palestinians. What is the stance of other world powers, and do they have a role to play? Our guests will discuss this shortly. But first, let us hear from Laura in this report.
The conflict in Gaza has caused a division in global opinion. While there is strong support for Israel in the West, other countries have taken a different stance. China, for example, has called for restraint and believes that the root cause of historical injustices to Palestinians needs to be addressed. However, Beijing is treading a fine line as it has developed close ties with Israel, particularly in military and development technology, since establishing diplomatic relations in 1992. Palestine Authority President Mahmud Abbas visited Beijing in June, and China promised to work towards resolving the conflict with Israel. Russia also has a complex relationship with both Israel and Palestine. While many Israelis have Russian heritage, Russia has stressed the need for Israeli occupation to be addressed. On Monday, it prevented the UN Security Council from agreeing on a statement to condemn Hamas. The next day, President Vladimir Putin blamed the failure of US policy in the Middle East for the conflict. India, which historically supported the Palestinians, has built a strategic relationship with Israel and has become the biggest buyer of Israeli weapons. However, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has reiterated its call for an independent Palestinian state, and a leading figure in the opposition Congress Party has condemned Hamas for targeting civilians.
In Moscow, we have Mr. Pavl Felgenhauer, an independent Russian foreign policy analyst. Joining us from Beijing is Ms. Ana Tangan, a senior fellow at The Tahi Institute, a Chinese Think Tank. Lastly, we have Mr. Ashok Swain, a professor at the Department of Peace and Conflict Research at Upsala University, representing Upsala, Sweden. We extend a warm welcome to all of you.
Mr. Felgenhauer, I would like to begin with you. The recent absence of a phone call or message of condolence from the Kremlin to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has raised questions about the relationship between Russia and Israel. Could you shed some light on this matter?
Well, today during the summit of the Commonwealth of Independent States in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, President Vladimir Putin made a statement acknowledging that Israel has been the victim of a terrible attack and has the right to defend itself. He also reiterated Russia's support for a ceasefire and called for restraint from all sides. Furthermore, President Putin expressed Russia's endorsement of a two-state solution, with East Jerusalem serving as the capital of a Palestinian state. Therefore, it can be said that the Russian position is currently quite balanced.
While it is true that there was no direct communication with Prime Minister Netanyahu, it should be noted that the Kremlin, at least for now, does not wish to openly criticize Israel. However, it is important to understand that there are different factions within the Russian leadership and state apparatus. Some of these factions hold anti-Israeli sentiments, while others, including prominent Jews, support Israel. President Putin himself is known to be friendly towards the Jewish people. Therefore, Israel is not viewed as an enemy by Russia, unlike the United States.
Nevertheless, one could argue that Israel may have expected more overt support from the Kremlin, especially considering that Israel did not join the sanctions against Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. While it may seem that Israel has not received much in return from Russia this week, it is worth noting that they have not faced any significant pushback either. The current stance of the Russian Foreign Ministry towards Israel remains neutral.
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