Japan Invited to Join U.S.-Led Gaza "Board of Peace"

Tokyo, Jan. 21 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has received an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump calling for Japan's participation in the U.S.-led "Board of Peace" overseeing the provisional administration of the Gaza Strip, according to Japanese government officials.

Tokyo will consider whether to participate, the officials said Tuesday.

In war-torn Gaza, a U.S.-led peace plan is moving forward, with Trump serving as head of the Board of Peace. The United States is calling for participation from a broad range of countries, including China and Russia.

A Japanese government official said, "We support the peace plan, but we will take time to consider whether to participate."

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