Today’s comments by Israeli Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz reassuring the Donald Trump administration about its commercial and technology dealings with China underscore deepening concerns in Washington that could threaten US intelligence sharing with Israel.
Why it matters: US worries grew following Chinese Vice President Wang Chi-Shan’s visit to Israel in October. Trump’s national security adviser John Bolton and US Deputy Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette echoed the concerns in their recent visit in Jerusalem, highlighting the growing connections between Israeli cybersecurity companies and China. US officials have warned Israel that US intelligence sharing could be curtailed if US leak concerns aren’t addressed.
