Japan PM tells Netanyahu civilian casualties should be minimised
Published: 03:12 PM,Dec 06,2023 | EDITED : 08:12 PM,Dec 06,2023
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida waits before taking the stage to speak during the High-Level Segment for Heads of State and Government session at the United Nations climate summit in Dubai on December 1, 2023. World leaders take centre stage at UN climate talks in Dubai on December 1, under pressure to step up efforts to limit global warming as the Israel-Hamas conflict casts a shadow over the summit. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP)
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu over the phone on Wednesday that it was important to minimize civilian casualties in the conflict with Hamas, the Japanese government said.
'Prime Minster Kishida stated continued growth in the number of civilian casualties should be avoided, and that it is important to calm the situation swiftly, minimize civilian casualties and observe international law including international humanitarian law,' a Foreign Ministry announcement said.
In response, Netanyahu set out Israel's position on the military operation in Gaza, the announcement said, without elaborating. — Reuters
'Prime Minster Kishida stated continued growth in the number of civilian casualties should be avoided, and that it is important to calm the situation swiftly, minimize civilian casualties and observe international law including international humanitarian law,' a Foreign Ministry announcement said.
In response, Netanyahu set out Israel's position on the military operation in Gaza, the announcement said, without elaborating. — Reuters