The escalation of actions by the Palestinian movement Hamas against Israel could potentially hinder any further normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. This perspective is based on the opinions of Chinese experts and was reported by the Global Times newspaper.
"Hamas is concerned that if Saudi Arabia normalizes relations with Israel, it could set a precedent for other Arab nations to do the same. This, in turn, could have dire consequences for Palestine," the article reads.
The authors of the article highlight that the Palestinian public is vehemently against any Arab-Israeli reconciliation and insists on resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict as a prerequisite for any improvement in relations. They note that "some Chinese experts believe that the abrupt Hamas attack not only has the potential to derail the negotiations aimed at normalizing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia but could also undermine the mutual trust that had been building since the recent resumption of diplomatic communication between the two nations, with China as a mediator."
Chinese experts point out that the escalation of the conflict between Palestine and Israel "poses an impediment to the implementation of the US strategy in the Middle East." Specifically, they argue that Hamas's actions pose a threat to the plans of US President Joe Biden, who aims to establish an extensive transportation network in the region, involving India, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
GSV "Russia - Islamic World"
Based on materials from TASS