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Netanyahu and Japan's Motegi Discuss Ties Amid Palestinian Debate

1/12/2026

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in Jerusalem to discuss Israel–Japan cooperation, marking Motegi's first bilateral visit since taking office.
They addressed regional challenges and reaffirmed Japan's stance of not recognizing a Palestinian state.
Earlier in the visit, Motegi met Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.
The UN General Assembly recently endorsed a declaration for Palestinian statehood.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in Jerusalem to discuss Israel–Japan cooperation, marking Motegi's first bilateral visit since taking office.
They addressed regional challenges and reaffirmed Japan's stance of not recognizing a Palestinian state.
Earlier in the visit, Motegi met Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.
The UN General Assembly recently endorsed a declaration for Palestinian statehood.