Israeli media reported today that large quantities of Chinese weapons were confiscated in Gaza. 

Commenting on the news, Yedioth Ahronoth columnist Amit Segel described this revelation as being reflective of the consolidation of an "Axis of Evil" ranging from the Chinese Communist Party to the Palestinian Resistance: including Russia, Iran, and the DPRK. 

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Earlier this week, Ynet reported that Israeli high-tech companies have been facing increasing bureaucratic difficulties importing components from China since the onset of the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip on October 7. 

The website said Israeli electronics and high-tech factories in occupied Palestine have had trouble importing Chinese-made dual-purpose equipment, due to forms and paperwork. Inaccurately filled paperwork has caused delays in shipments, according to Ynet.

Dual-purpose equipment includes any product that can be used for both civilian or military use, a term Israeli authorities are extremely familiar with.

Israeli journalist, Ron Ben Yishai, acknowledges that this type of warfare is "the first of its kind" and has "made military history". He admits that even if the IDF inflicted heavy casualties on Hamas and captured substantial weaponry, this wouldn't weaken its grip on the Strip…

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