Japan presently declines to acknowledge the establishment of a Palestinian state, as asserted by the country's foreign minister.
Japan is considering the recognition of a Palestinian state, as voices calling for such a move grow louder in the international community and within the country itself. Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya made this statement at a press conference on Friday, September 19.
The strategy, which Tokyo supports, involves diplomatic efforts towards a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians. The UN General Assembly meeting in New York next week is a significant event for this strategy, as world leaders gather to discuss global issues.
The recognition of a Palestinian state is intended to put pressure on Israel, with the aim of allowing more aid into Gaza and seeking long-term peace. Several US allies, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal, have recently recognized Palestine as a state ahead of the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York. France and Saudi Arabia have also invited an international conference on the two-state solution.
Other countries, like France, are expected to follow this move to increase pressure on Israel for allowing more aid into Gaza and negotiating long-term peace agreements. However, Japan does not plan to recognize a Palestinian state at UN meetings this month.
For Japan, the question is not whether to recognize a Palestinian state, but when to do so. The strategy includes diplomatic efforts to influence Israel's actions and promote a peaceful resolution to the long-standing conflict. The success of this strategy may lead to a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians.
As the UN General Assembly meeting approaches, the international community watches closely to see how countries will respond to the growing calls for the recognition of Palestine as a state. Japan, along with other nations, continues to weigh the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a move, with the hope of finding a lasting solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
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