1. Palestine's representative in Japan has urged the Japanese government to recognize Palestinian statehood, appealing directly to both the government and people of Japan.
2. Four countries, including Britain and Canada, have already recognized Palestine as a state. However, Japan has expressed reservations about this move.
3. The ambassador emphasized that recognition of the State of Palestine is a right for all Palestinians. He also stated that Hamas, currently a military entity in Gaza, will disarm and return as a political party if they choose to join the Palestinian state.
2. Four countries, including Britain and Canada, have already recognized Palestine as a state. However, Japan has expressed reservations about this move.
3. The ambassador emphasized that recognition of the State of Palestine is a right for all Palestinians. He also stated that Hamas, currently a military entity in Gaza, will disarm and return as a political party if they choose to join the Palestinian state.
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Summary
Palestine's envoy in Japan advocates for recognition as a state by the Japanese government, citing the rights of Palestinians. Four countries including Britain and Canada have already recognized Palestine. Japan has reservations. The ambassador suggests Hamas, currently a military entity in Gaza,