Overview
- Reuters, citing three anonymous sources, reports that Francois Wu traveled to Israel in recent weeks, with two sources saying the visit occurred this month.
- Taiwan’s foreign ministry declined to confirm the trip and emphasized shared democratic values and ongoing cooperation, while Israel’s foreign ministry did not comment.
- No details of Wu’s meetings were disclosed, including whether Taiwan’s newly unveiled T-Dome air-defense concept was discussed.
- Taiwan and Israel have stepped up unofficial exchanges since 2023, including a September meeting between President Lai Ching-te and Israeli lawmakers and an October meeting in Taipei between Wu and Israeli official Yinon Aaroni.
- Wu, a former de facto ambassador in Paris, last appeared abroad publicly at the Berlin Security Conference on November 19.