Senior Israeli ministers, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee, and Taiwan's representative in Israel gathered in Jerusalem on Thursday for the 'Right Middle East' conference. MK Ohad Tal told NTD News that Israel-Taiwan cooperation is expanding across multiple fields. Taiwan's representative Li Ya-Ping emphasized the two democracies' shared challenges, and Tal added that when China stops supporting Iran, he will consider its position on issues important to Beijing.
The 'Right Middle East' conference, held in Jerusalem on Thursday, brought together senior Israeli officials, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, and Taiwan's representative in Israel Li Ya-Ping. The event was organized by MK Ohad Tal (Religious Zionism), former US Ambassador David Friedman, and the Israel365 organization.
The conference focused on four strategic areas: security, sovereignty, regional alliances, and economy. According to the organizers, these issues are expected to shape Israel's next decade. The official poster featured Ambassador Huckabee and Taiwan's representative alongside other dignitaries, underscoring the growing ties between Israel and Taiwan.
In her address, Li Ya-Ping emphasized the parallels between Israel and Taiwan as two small democracies facing security threats from larger neighbors. She noted that Taiwanese companies produce approximately 95% of the world's advanced chips and described Taiwan as 'the freest country in Asia.' She also welcomed the strengthening of relations with Israel, referencing MK Tal's visit to Taiwan in May 2025.
MK Tal told NTD News that Israel-Taiwan cooperation is expanding across multiple fields. 'While the government's official policy has not changed, in practice cooperation between the countries is expanding in a variety of areas,' he said. Tal called on the government to consider recognizing Taiwan's independence, adding that 'it is very important to stand by those who stood by us.'
Responding to potential Chinese criticism of the conference, Tal stated: 'When China stops supporting Iran, I will consider their position on what matters to them.'
The conference also featured a panel on technology and innovation with Dr. Galina Detskovsky-Mordeller and the Taiwan representative. Yishai Fleischer, international spokesperson for the Jewish community in Hebron, drew a comparison between the two-state solution and a hypothetical partition of Taiwan, calling the idea of dividing a small country 'ridiculous.'
The conference reflects a deepening of Israel-Taiwan ties amid China's hostile stance toward Israel since the October 7 attack and the strategic rivalry between China and Indo-Pacific nations.
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