How does a small Mediterranean country become a hub for China’s Belt and Road Initiative? Israel’s position across Europe, Asia and Africa, paired with an ambitious multiyear infrastructure programme, has made it a natural partner for BRI investment. Chinese firms have been integrally involved in the HaDarom and Gulf ports, and are a central inextricable component of the Tel Aviv light rail and planned Metro system. This legal overview maps the major projects underway, the bilateral investment treaty framework protecting Chinese and other foreign investors, and the practical limits on land ownership and dispute resolution that any investor should understand before committing capital.
