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Russia-Japan Dispute Creates Diplomatic Dilemma for Israel
Israel faces a diplomatic quandary due to the territorial dispute between Russia and Japan over four islands. Supporting Japan's claims could weaken Israel's own arguments based on post-war territorial control, while opposing Japan could damage relations with a U.S. ally.
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- 01Israel faces a diplomatic dilemma over the Russia-Japan territorial dispute concerning four islands.
- 02Supporting Japan's claims could undermine Israel's own territorial arguments based on war outcomes.
- 03Refusing to support Japan could strain relations with the U.S. ally.
- 04Professor Zaki Shalom advises Israel to avoid public intervention in the dispute.
- 05The situation underscores the need for Israel to maintain strong military deterrence.
- 06The dispute shows that de facto control does not eliminate territorial claims over time.
Professor Zaki Shalom advises Israel to avoid public intervention for now. The dispute highlights the need for Israel to maintain military strength and self-reliance.
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