Japan won't recognize a Palestinian state for now, a decision likely taken to maintain relations with the United States and avoid hardening Israel's attitude, according to a newspaper report citing government sources. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/17/japan/politics/japan-will-not-recognize-palestinian-statehood-for-now/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #palestinians #gaza #israel #un