Chinese-Made Missile Used by Hamas in Attack Against IDF; Concerns Raised About China’s Supply of Weapons to Terrorist Groups

Recently, Hamas revealed that it had used a Chinese-made HJ-8L guided anti-tank missile in an attack against the IDF in Rafah. The resulting fire was later extinguished with the help of a Caterpillar 966G. The HJ-8L missile is part of the Chinese HJ-8 family and has been in production since 1985. The L model, or “Light” model, was developed following lessons from conflicts in Bosnia, requiring a lighter model.

The launcher of the HJ-8L missile can carry two missiles with different ranges, making it versatile for various situations. Other models of the HJ-8 missile are used by various armies around the world, including Egypt, Syria, United Arab Emirates, and Pakistan. The missiles are wire-guided, allowing operators to make course corrections during flight. The L model is lighter due to advanced microelectronics systems in its fire control system, reducing its weight to 22.5 kg.

Hamas’ use of Chinese weapons has raised concerns about China’s supply of weapons to terrorist groups. While there have been no specific allegations against Hamas regarding anti-aircraft weapons, some experts have raised concerns about Iran training Hamas members on using these Chinese-made weapons.

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