June 13, 2026
Opposition Labour Party slates the decision and says it will put the country on the wrong side of history
The US reportedly prompted Japan to forgo the recognition of a Palestinian state through several diplomatic channels
It comes ahead of a meeting of world leaders on Sept 22, where Britain, France, Canada, Australia and Belgium are expected to formally recognise a Palestinian state
A two-state solution will see the creation of an independent Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza that will co-exist alongside Israel
As the humanitarian crisis in the enclave escalated, three major G7 countries set out plans to recognise a Palestinian state in September
The conference aims to work toward a two-state solution, but the US and Israel are boycotting the event
