March 11, 2010:
Japan deplores the decisions of the Government of Israel to give
permission to construct in East Jerusalem and the West Bank
The Government of Japan deplores the decisions of the Government
of Israel to give permission for the construction of 1,600
housing units in East Jerusalem in addition to 112 units in West
Bank just after the Israeli and Palestinian leadership’s
acceptance of the start of indirect talks.
The Government of Japan does not recognize any act that
prejudges the final status of Jerusalem and the territories in
the pre-1967 borders
January 11, 2011:
Japan condemns the demolishing of a part of the Shepherd’s Hotel
in E. Jerusalem to construct housing for Jewish people
Japan condemns the demolishing of a part of the Shepherd’s Hotel
in East Jerusalem with a view to constructing new housing units
for Jewish people.
Japan does not recognize any unilateral measures that prejudge
the final resolution on pre-1967 borders, nor does Japan
recognize the annexation of East Jerusalem by Israel.
In this regard, Japan urges Israel to refrain from any
unilateral act that could change the existing conditions of East
Jerusalem.
Ambassador Yutaka Iimura, Special Envoy of the Government of
Japan for the Middle East, who was in Israel, has already
informed Israeli Government officials of Japanese views.
Japan once again strongly encourages both the Israel and the
Palestinian sides to focus on the goal of a two-state solution,
which is important not only for the Middle East but also for the
international community as a whole; to act in such a way that
mutual trust will be developed; and to continue efforts for
peace tenaciously.
February 8, 2011:
Japan welcomes measures by Israel on the West Bank and the Gaza
Strip, will pay close attention to any developments surrounding
this matter
Japan welcomes the series of economic measures announced by
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Quartet
Representative Tony Blair on the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
Japan hopes that based on this announcement, measures will be
fully and promptly implemented for economic growth as well as
for the improvement of the social and living conditions in the
Palestinian territories, particularly the Gaza Strip.
Japan will pay close attention to any developments surrounding
this matter.
Japan also hopes that these measures will enhance the mutual
trust between the Israeli and Palestinian sides, although they
are not a substitute for negotiations for Middle East peace.
Japan, for its part, calls upon both parties to exert further
efforts for the resumption of peace negotiations.
February 10, 2011:
Japan does not recognize any act that prejudges the final status
of the territories in the pre-1967 borders nor Israel’s
annexation of East Jerusalem and urges Israel to refrain from
any unilateral act
The Government of Japan is concerned about the Jerusalem
municipal planning committee’s approval of a plan to build
housing units for Jewish people in the Sheih Jarrah of East
Jerusalem. Such act goes against the efforts by the
international community to resume the negotiations.
The Government of Japan does not recognize any act that
prejudges the final status of the territories in the pre-1967
borders nor Israel’s annexation of East Jerusalem.
Japan urges Israel to refrain from any unilateral act that
changes the current situation in East Jerusalem.
February 28, 2011:
Japan signs $32.5 million agreement for treating waste water in
Jericho; has given Palestinian Authority more than $1.1 billion
since their establishment
Dr Fayyad and Naofumi Hashimoto, representative of Japan to the
PNA, signed a $32.5 million agreement for the project of
treating the waste water in Jericho.
Dr Fayyad pointed out that this important, vital, and strategic
project falls under the PNA's plan that aims at the
establishment of the institutions of the state of Palestine and
its infrastructure. It also comes in concordance with the
strategy set by the Japanese Government to support the PNA in
the fields of development, improvement of the infrastructure,
and enhancement of the ability of the PNA to offer services not
only in terms of infrastructure, but in diverse social,
educational, and other domains. He said: "Ever since its
establishment, Japan has offered the PNA more than $1.1
billion."
He added: "I single out the interest of the Japanese Government
in executing projects in Jericho and in the Jordan Valley, where
it implemented projects totalling $40 million, including roads,
schools, and important vital utilities in this important area of
our country in the Jordan Valley. We count on the implementation
of more initiatives and projects that our people were deprived
of because of the Israeli measures that aim at isolating this
area."
March 8, 2011:
Japan Increases Food Support to Palestinian People
HEBRON, March 8, 2011 (WAFA) – A hand-over ceremony today
between Japan and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
marks Japan’s continued commitment to provide food assistance to
the poorest of the poor in the West Bank, occupied Palestinian
territory.
Japan’s contribution of US$ 3.1 million comes in support of the
Palestinian Authority (PA) Ministry of Social Affairs Social
Safety Net reform plan.
“The Japanese Government is determined to continue its support
to the Palestinian people”, said Mr. Naofumi Hashimoto,
Representative of Japan to the Palestinian National Authority.
“This support comes from a human security perspective as well as
from its political stand for the Palestinian efforts to
establish a viable independent Palestinian state and to develop
the capacities of governmental and local institutions in
providing basic daily services to people.”
March 11, 2011:
5th biggest earthquake ever recorded moves Japan coast 8 feet
and shifts Earth's axis by 4 inches
The GOD of Israel said to the Jews in Genesis 12:3 .....
"I will bless those who bless you, and curse those who curse you"
........makes you
think eh?
