Press Releases
On growing tensions surrounding Israel and Palestine
(Statement by Press Secretary ONO Hikariko)
January 31, 2023
- Japan expresses its serious concern about the growing tensions surrounding Israel and Palestine where the situation witnesses a number of civilian casualties in the West Bank including East Jerusalem and Jenin. Japan strongly condemns any terror attacks including the one at a Jerusalem synagogue. Japan extends its sincere condolences to the bereaved families.
- Japan urges all parties concerned to exert self-restraint avoiding any unilateral action, to avert further escalation of the situation, and to restore calm.