Diplomatic pressure keeps Japan from acknowledging Palestinian statehood.
In a significant development, Japan's Foreign Minister, Takeshi Iwaya, is currently engaged in a comprehensive assessment regarding the recognition of a Palestinian state. This reassessment comes amidst international pressure, Israel's stance, and domestic political debates.
The assessment is being conducted in the context of broader U.S. policy shifts under President Donald Trump. One of the controversial proposals under President Trump is a potential U.S. takeover of Gaza, which Tokyo has distanced itself from.
On Tuesday, Foreign Minister Iwaya made a statement about the ongoing assessment. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will skip a key UN General Assembly side meeting on Palestinian statehood, a tacit indication of Japan's current position.
The meeting, set to occur on September 22 in New York, is focused on advancing a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians. Tokyo reaffirms its commitment to this solution in the Middle East.
At the current time, Japan has not taken a definitive stance on recognizing Palestinian statehood. The decision is primarily to preserve Japan's close ties with the United States and prevent further straining relations with Israel.
Japan is wary of taking a step that could harden Israel's stance, potentially complicating Japan's efforts to mediate or support humanitarian initiatives in the Middle East.
The assessment includes appropriate timing and modalities for recognizing Palestinian statehood. Officials have stressed that the door remains open for future reconsideration.
Japanese parliamentarians from multiple parties have also called for recognition, amid growing global discussions and humanitarian concerns in the Gaza Strip. This ongoing engagement with the issue of Palestinian statehood is an indication of Japan's commitment to finding a peaceful solution in the region.
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