Japan says no to Palestinian state recognition, citing U.S. ties
Japan is unlikely to recognize a Palestinian state in the near future, according to local media reports, with officials citing the country’s strategic alignment with the United States as the primary reason behind its stance. While Japan has long supported a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the reports suggest Tokyo is hesitant to take […]
Hamas slams Trump’s proposal to take over Gaza as ‘Ridiculous and Absurd’
On February 4, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a plan to “take over” the Gaza Strip during a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He suggested the U.S. would handle dismantling unexploded ordnance, clearing destroyed buildings, and developing Gaza for economic growth, envisioning it as a “Riviera of the Middle East.” This […]
