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Ishiba Uses U.N. Stage to Press Security Council Overhaul and Signal Palestinian Recognition

The outgoing Japanese leader paired his reform appeal with new U.N. coordination on disarmament, nuclear issues, North Korea.

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Overview

  • In a General Debate address, Shigeru Ishiba condemned Israel’s ground operation in Gaza, demanded an immediate halt, and said recognition of a Palestinian state is a question of timing.
  • Ishiba met Secretary‑General António Guterres and they agreed to promote Security Council reform while cooperating on nuclear disarmament, non‑proliferation, and North Korea, including the abductions issue.
  • At a New York reception, Ishiba briefly spoke with President Donald Trump to convey thanks and underscore that the Japan–U.S. alliance remains vital, and he also spoke with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
  • Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya joined G7 talks that reaffirmed support for a two‑state solution and close coordination on Ukraine, the Middle East, Iran, and North Korea, including humanitarian aid for Gaza and the West Bank.
  • Japan pressed expansion of both permanent and non‑permanent Security Council seats, with Iwaya engaging reform discussions hosted by France, while analysts caution that resistance from current permanent members could stall enlargement.