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Israel's Ambassador Condemns Remarks Excluding Kushner from Iran Talks

4/15/2026

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Israel's ambassador to Japan, Gilad Cohen, and the Simon Wiesenthal Centre condemned Toru Tamagawa for remarks that Jared Kushner should be excluded from Iran negotiations because of his Jewish identity.
Toru Tamagawa made the remarks on TV Asahi’s Hatori Shinichi Morning Show.
Cohen confirmed he sent a complaint letter to TV Asahi, which defended its segment.
Cohen expressed concern over excluding Kushner from diplomacy on religious grounds.

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Israel's ambassador to Japan, Gilad Cohen, and the Simon Wiesenthal Centre condemned Toru Tamagawa for remarks that Jared Kushner should be excluded from Iran negotiations because of his Jewish identity.
Toru Tamagawa made the remarks on TV Asahi’s Hatori Shinichi Morning Show.
Cohen confirmed he sent a complaint letter to TV Asahi, which defended its segment.
Cohen expressed concern over excluding Kushner from diplomacy on religious grounds.