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Japan Defers Palestinian Recognition as UN Council Vetoes Gaza Ceasefire and Sets Stage for Iran Sanctions Snapback

Western partners are poised to extend recognition at a Sept. 22 UN gathering to raise pressure on Israel.

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Overview

  • Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said Japan will not recognize a Palestinian state at this time, arguing the step could harden Israel’s stance and would not improve the Gaza situation.
  • Iwaya notified his U.S., Israeli and Palestinian counterparts by phone and will explain Japan’s position at a leaders’ meeting in New York on Sept. 22.
  • Israel’s foreign minister thanked Japan, calling the move a responsible decision.
  • Several governments, including the UK, France and Canada, are expected to declare recognition next week, which would lift the number of recognizing states above 150.
  • The UN Security Council saw a U.S. veto block a Gaza ceasefire resolution backed by 14 members and later voted down a measure to continue suspending UN sanctions on Iran, making a snapback this month likely.