In response to the armed conflicts involving Hamas, Japan has expressed strong condemnation of the group's actions against Israel.

The Japanese government, through a meeting between State Minister FUJII Hisayuki and Amir Ohana, the Speaker of the Israeli Knesset, reaffirmed its position that Hamas' recent 'terror attacks' are unjustifiable.The Japanese government invited both Ohana and the father of an individual held by Hamas to Tokyo in order to discuss the ongoing situation.

During a press conference, they expressed gratitude for Japan's support for Israel.State Minister Fujii emphasized concern over the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Gaza and urged Israel to work towards a ceasefire as soon as possible while improving the living conditions of Palestinians.

He also stated that achieving a two-state solution depends on mutual negotiations between involved parties and confidence-building measures.Speaker Ohana communicated Israel's stance, but specific details were not provided by the Japanese Foreign Ministry.

This development highlights Japan's commitment to playing an active role in mediating the Middle East conflict while maintaining a neutral position.