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ICJ orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza, stops short of ordering ceasefire

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Animats ◴[26 Jan 24 19:10 UTC] No.39146689[source]▶
There is another player. China is interested in resolving the Gaza conflict.[1] China's position is that, since the existing world order, the International Court of Justice and the United States, can't resolve this, China should become involved. Chinese container shipping lines COSCO and OOCL have suspended trade with Israel. China has already provided some aid to Gaza.[2]

Gaza has a sizable coastline, and China has a large number of amphibious assault ships available. They can defend themselves against Israel air attacks. If China decides to send humanitarian relief to Gaza, China can do it, and Israel can't stop them.[3] China would look like the good guys. Which their leadership knows.

[1] https://www.foreignaffairs.com/china/chinas-game-gaza

[2] https://edition.cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-wa...

[3] https://www.newsweek.com/china-amphibious-assault-ship-type-...

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1. Manuel_D ◴[26 Jan 24 19:20 UTC] No.39146852[source]▶
Amphibious landings are highly vulnerable, and almost impossible to pull off without air superiority. What gives the impression that China's amphibious landing ships are resistant to anti-shipping missiles? Every article on modern naval combat I've read highlights just how vulnerable surface vessels are to attack, and how crucial it is to keep them out of range. I am incredibly dubious that China would land military ships in Gaza.
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2. criddell ◴[26 Jan 24 19:35 UTC] No.39147061[source]▶
Do you think Israel would fire on those ships?
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3. Quillbert182 ◴[26 Jan 24 19:39 UTC] No.39147114[source]▶
If China tried to land troops in Gaza I imagine they absolutely would.
4. HDThoreaun ◴[26 Jan 24 23:09 UTC] No.39150094[source]▶
yes
5. hollerith ◴[27 Jan 24 06:15 UTC] No.39153096[source]▶
Yes. Also, Beijing would never be so stupid as to send such an expedition.