上川外相「テロ非難」伝達　イスラエルと初電話会談

　タイ訪問中の上川陽子外相は１２日夜（日本時間１３日未明）、イスラエルのコーヘン外相と約１５分間、パレスチナ情勢を巡り電話会談した。上川氏は、イスラム組織ハマスの攻撃を「テロ」と断じ、「罪のない一般市民に対する攻撃や誘拐は、どのような理由があれ正当化できず、断固として非難する」と表明した。
　ハマスの攻撃開始後、日本とイスラエルの外相が会談するのは初めて。両氏は、引き続き緊密に意思疎通していくことで一致した。
　上川氏は「イスラエルが国際法に従って自国や自国民を守る権利を有することは当然だ」と強調。事態の沈静化に向けた取り組みに期待を示すとともに、邦人の安全確保について協力を求めた。これに対し、コーヘン氏は「必要な支援を提供する用意がある」と応じた。（2023/10/13-08:11）

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, in phone talks with her Israeli counterpart, Eli Cohen, condemned the massive attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas, which effectively rules the Gaza Strip.
   "Japan unequivocally condemns the recent terror attack by Hamas and other Palestinian militants, especially the attacks to and kidnappings of innocent civilians, which cannot be justified on any grounds," Kamikawa said when she spoke with Cohen over the phone for about 15 minutes during her stay in Thailand on Thursday.
   It was the first time that Japanese and Israeli foreign ministers have held talks since Hamas launched the attacks. The two agreed to continue working together toward stabilization of the region, according to the Japanese Foreign Ministry.
   Kamikawa said it is obvious that Israel has a right to defend itself and its people in accordance with international law. She expressed hope that the situation would be calmed down as soon as possible and asked for support from Israel to secure the safety of Japanese nationals. Cohen said Israel is ready to provide support needed by Japanese nationals for their safety.