Japan decides to postpone acknowledgment of Palestinian state for the time being, as stated by the country's foreign minister
In a significant development, Japan's Foreign Minister, Takeshi Iwaya, has suggested that Japan views Israel's actions in Gaza as a potential threat to the realization of a two-state solution. Iwaya's statement indicates that Japan is considering more active involvement in resolving the conflict in Gaza.
Iwaya made it clear that it is not a matter of whether to recognize a Palestinian state, but when to recognize it. This statement suggests that Japan's response to the conflict in Gaza may involve diplomatic efforts towards a two-state solution.
However, Japan will not recognize a Palestinian state at United Nations meetings this month. The Japanese government is weighing various options, including the recognition of a Palestinian state, in response to the crisis. The aim of these options is to contribute to a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
Iwaya also stated that Japan does not condone Israel's unilateral actions such as the expansion of its military operations in Gaza. Tokyo supports a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians and will respond if Israel takes further steps that would close the way to the realization of a two-state solution.
The Japanese government will not exclude the recognition of a Palestinian state in weighing its potential moves. Iwaya is aware of increasing calls for Palestinian state recognition in the international community, including Japan. The minister did not specify the nature of the potential sanctions against Israeli ministers, but the Japanese response to the conflict may include such measures.
Notably, a handful of U.S. allies are preparing to recognize a Palestinian state at the U.N. General Assembly in New York next week. The countries planning to recognize a Palestinian state and put pressure on Israel during the upcoming UN General Assembly include Belgium, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, and Canada, with hopes of at least 10 more countries joining them. Over 145 countries have already recognized Palestine.
The aim of these allies is to put pressure on Israel to allow more aid into Gaza and seek long-term peace. The Japanese government, while not taking immediate action, is responsible for carefully considering what will lead to a two-state solution and making diplomatic efforts towards that goal.
In conclusion, Japan's Foreign Minister, Takeshi Iwaya, has suggested that Japan is considering the recognition of a Palestinian state as a response to the ongoing crisis in Gaza. While Japan will not recognize a Palestinian state at the upcoming United Nations meetings, the Japanese government is weighing various options to contribute to a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
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