China's Growing Role in Middle East Diplomacy

After the US failed to convince Saudi Arabia to grant diplomatic recognition to Israel, China has invited Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for a state visit and expressed its intention to mediate between Palestine and Israel. With the Abraham Accord failing and the US struggling to maintain its regional influence, Israel has nowhere to go. Meanwhile, a regional coalition between Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, and China is being proposed, which could stabilize the Middle East and have a positive impact on neighboring regions. China's clean slate and excellent relations with Israel make it well-placed to offer a new creative pathway for resolving the Palestine issue.