Beijing Views Mossad’s Militarization as a Regional Threat

Beijing’s assessment of Gofman, a former commander of the Armored Corps who took office on June 2, 2026, centers on his perceived preference for preemptive force. Analysts in China argue that the immediate internal restructuring of the agency—including the removal of senior officials—indicates a transition toward managing large-scale conflict rather than covert intelligence gathering. This evolution is viewed as particularly dangerous given the current tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for the Chinese economy.

Beyond direct military posturing, Chinese security institutions are wary of reported Israeli efforts to cultivate unconventional alliances with political Islamist movements. Beijing closely monitors claims that Mossad seeks to leverage the Muslim Brotherhood to exert pressure on regional powers like Egypt. Recent demonstrations by the Islamic Movement in Israel outside the Egyptian embassy in Tel Aviv are interpreted by Chinese analysts as a tactical maneuver orchestrated to undermine Cairo’s regional stability. By strengthening intelligence ties with Egypt and Iran, Beijing is now actively positioning itself to counter what it characterizes as a deliberate Israeli strategy to provoke regional chaos.