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Israeli Foreign Minister Sa’ar said he met with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu and discussed current developments.

Sa’ar praised Japan’s “principled and consistent” position against Iran obtaining nuclear weapons.

He stated that the joint efforts of Israel and the United States have “repelled the urgent existential threat” posed by the Iranian regime’s pursuit of nuclear weapons, stressing that Iran must never acquire such weapons.

Sa’ar also referred to Lebanon, saying Hezbollah violates Lebanon’s sovereignty and carries out attacks against Israel, adding that it is a threat to both Israel and Lebanon and must be disarmed.

He also highlighted the importance of bilateral relations with Japan and discussed the appointment of a new Israeli ambassador to Tokyo.