岩屋外相、国際法順守を要請　ガザ衝突１年で談話

　岩屋毅外相は７日、パレスチナ自治区ガザでイスラエルとイスラム組織ハマスの衝突が始まって１年を迎えたことを受け、全ての当事者に「国際人道法を含む国際法の順守」を求める談話を発表した。「停戦の実現に向けた着実な取り組み」も訴えた。
　岩屋氏はハマスによる奇襲攻撃を非難し、「全ての人質の即時解放を求める」と強調。ガザ地区の人道状況や民間人の被害について「深刻に懸念している」と記した。（2024/10/07-17:09）

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya issued a statement on Monday, one year after the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, calling on all parties to comply with international law.
   The minister also said that Japan "strongly urges them to steadily work towards realization of a ceasefire."
   "Japan has consistently and unequivocally condemned the terror attacks by Hamas and others (a year ago)," Iwaya said, calling for "the immediate release of all hostages still being held captive."
   "Japan is gravely concerned about the ongoing critical humanitarian situation (in Gaza)," he added.
   The minister also voiced serious concern about "the rising tensions...throughout the Middle East region," and urged all parties to "avoid further escalation."