"Russia and China's Strategic Move: Capitalizing on the Mideast Crisis to Challenge the US"

Russia and China are seizing the opportunity presented by the crisis in the Middle East to challenge the United States' influence in the region. The US has historically supported Israel, but Russia and China have criticized the US for escalating the conflict and vetoing a draft resolution. US officials doubt that Russia and China will engage in diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis. China sees the crisis as an opportunity to score points against the US and gain support in the Arab and Islamic world, while also safeguarding its economic interests in the region.