Ishiba told reporters that Israel’s move was “totally intolerable” and “extremely regrettable,” adding, “Any actions that could further escalate the situation must be refrained from.”
He also said he will explain Japan’s position on the issue at the upcoming two-day G7 summit in Canada from Monday.
On Friday, Japan’s Foreign Ministry raised its danger advisory for Iran to level 3, which urges nationals to “avoid all travel.”
The ministry also upgraded its danger advisory for Israel to level 3 or higher across the entire country.
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya separately said at a press conference that peace and stability in the Middle East is “extremely important” for his country, calling on all parties to exercise “utmost restraint.”
AloJapan.com