1. Japan will not recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly, unlike France, Britain, and Canada.
2. Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi plans to attend a conference in New York seeking a two-state solution and expressed concern about Israel's unilateral actions.
3. Both Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and a senior US government official (Deputy Spokesperson Mignon Houston) have expressed appreciation for Japan's decision not to recognize a Palestinian state at this time, as it is seen as counterproductive to the peace process and could embolden Hamas.
2. Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi plans to attend a conference in New York seeking a two-state solution and expressed concern about Israel's unilateral actions.
3. Both Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and a senior US government official (Deputy Spokesperson Mignon Houston) have expressed appreciation for Japan's decision not to recognize a Palestinian state at this time, as it is seen as counterproductive to the peace process and could embolden Hamas.
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Summary
Japan declines recognition of a Palestinian state at UN General Assembly, contrasting positions of France, Britain, and Canada. Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi to attend a conference in New York advocating for a two-state solution. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, along with a senior