Japan Maintains Support for Two-State Solution in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
In response to U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to take over the Gaza Strip, Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya reaffirmed the country's unwavering support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
"We won't change our stance," Iwaya declared during a Lower House Budget Committee session on February 6th. This statement marks the first official clarification of Japan's position on the Middle East issue following Trump's controversial remarks.
Iwaya emphasized Japan's belief in the two-state solution as the ultimate path to peace. "Our country's idea is that the two-state solution must be taken in the end," he stated. "We will support the Palestinians' hope of establishing an independent country."
While declining to comment directly on Trump's proposal, Iwaya acknowledged the need for caution and observation of the evolving situation. "We can't say anything definite under the current situation," he explained. "We need to stay cautious about how things will go."
Trump's proposal, which deviates from the long-standing U.S. policy of a two-state solution, has drawn criticism for potentially violating international law and exacerbating instability in the region.