Japan Increases Humanitarian Aid to Palestinians and Evacuates Citizens from Israel

Japan will provide an additional $65 million in humanitarian aid to Palestinians, expressing concern over the conflict in Gaza. The Japanese foreign minister, Yoko Kamikawa, emphasized the need for peaceful coexistence between Israel and Palestine and reiterated Japan's support for a two-state solution. The announcement comes ahead of Japan hosting the foreign ministers of the G7 nations, as the crisis in Gaza escalates. Kamikawa refrained from commenting on the legality of Israel's strikes but emphasized the importance of protecting human rights and avoiding civilian casualties.