Blinken: G7 Meeting is a Key Moment for Collaboration on Gaza Crisis

The U.S. State Department indicated that Secretary Antony Blinken discussed the situation in Gaza with his Japanese counterpart Yoko Kamikawa on Tuesday, including the need to increase humanitarian aid. Blinken thanked Minister Kamikawa for condemning the Hamas attacks on Israel and for expressing condolences for the American citizens who lost their lives. Blinken is visiting Tokyo to attend a G7 meeting. He stated that the discussions among G7 foreign ministers taking place in Tokyo represent a key moment for the group to unite in response to the Gaza crisis. Officials and analysts note that Japan is maintaining a cautious approach to the crisis, resisting pressure to align closely with the U.S. pro-Israel stance, its closest ally.