Japan & Hamas
32 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026
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Japan: The Japanese market is trading sharply higher, driven by positive global cues and strong performance in index heavyweights and financial stocks. Economic data for Japan also showed positive trends in retail sales and industrial production.
Hamas: Hamas's October 7, 2023 attacks and the subsequent Gaza war have significantly hardened Arab sentiment against Israel, making the expansion of the Abraham Accords unrealistic.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
International
Japan: Japan is a participating donor in the Team Gaza Initiative.
Hamas: Hamas's disarmament is cited as a condition for proper recovery; the group remains in control of parts of Gaza despite the ceasefire.
Jul 13, 2026 · 43 articles
International
Japan: Japan, heavily reliant on energy from the Gulf, has been particularly impacted by the conflict. The potential peace deal and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are expected to benefit its economy.
Hamas: Hamas>>> is an Iranian-backed proxy group in Gaza Strip>>> that Israel>>> expects Iran>>> to boost with sanctions relief, further complicating regional stability.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
International
Japan: Japan's economy is affected by the Iran war, with its stock market experiencing volatility and firms reporting sharp rises in input costs due to higher raw material prices.
Hamas: Hamas is mentioned as not being disarmed, contributing to the ongoing instability in the Gaza Strip.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
Japan: Japan, as a major oil importer, is significantly affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as most of its oil imports pass through this waterway.
Hamas: Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip has contributed to the alienation of Gulf Arab states.
May 19, 2026 · 229 articles
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Japan: Japan's Defense Minister praised U.S. commitment to the Indo-Pacific and defended Japan's decision to allow lethal weapons exports, emphasizing unity among allies.
Hamas: Hamas has been targeted by Israeli airstrikes, with its military leaders being killed, impacting the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
May 19, 2026 · 199 articles
International
Japan: Japan>>>'s economy showed growth, and its officials expressed readiness to intervene in foreign exchange markets to support the Japan — Japanese yen>>>.
Hamas: Hamas>>> is an Iranian-backed proxy group that Israel>>> expects Iran>>> to boost with any sanctions relief, further complicating regional stability.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
Japan: Among countries where U.S. is still viewed more favorably, but favorability has dimmed.
Hamas: U.S. handling of Israeli-Hamas war cited as factor in declining U.S. favorability.
Jul 15, 2026 · 22 articles
International
Japan: Japan's yen weakened amid oil price spikes, and the country faces energy import costs.
Hamas: Hamas's Gaza conflict sparked the broader war, but now sidelined.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
International
Japan: Japan's Nikkei fell 1.9% and the yen weakened; the government has no immediate plan to change GPIF allocations, affecting currency markets.
Hamas: Hamas is mentioned as an Iran-backed group, but not directly involved in current hostilities.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
International
Japan: Japan participated as a partner, with defense ministers meeting NATO counterparts.
Hamas: Hamas was not a direct focus of the summit.
Apr 20, 2026 · 317 articles
International
Japan: Japan>>>'s wholesale inflation has accelerated, adding to the case for interest rate hikes by the Japan — Bank of Japan, partly influenced by global price pressures from the war.
Hamas: Hamas>>> is an Iranian-backed proxy group that Israel>>> expects Iran>>> to boost with any sanctions relief, further complicating regional stability.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
Japan: The Japanese market is trading sharply higher, driven by positive global cues and strong performance in index heavyweights and financial stocks. Economic data for Japan also showed positive trends in retail sales and industrial production.
Hamas: Hamas is mentioned in the context of Israel's actions in Gaza, but this is largely unrelated to the main event of Iran-United States peace talks.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
Japan: Japan's stock market saw gains, particularly in chipmakers, influenced by global AI sentiment and the broader market optimism. Its central bank is considering a rate hike.
Hamas: Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, are cited by Yair Lapid as a reason why a two-state solution for Palestinian independence is not currently viable.
May 25, 2026 · 35 articles
International
Japan: Destination for some oil; affected by shipping disruptions.
Hamas: Named Khalil al-Hayya as leader; war with Israel ongoing.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
International
Japan: Japan is mentioned as having signed a defense agreement with Indonesia, but is not directly involved in this event.
Hamas: Hamas is referenced as the perpetrator of the October 7 massacre, which led Honduras to withdraw its ambassador, but is not directly involved in this MOU.
Aug 16, 2026 · 6 articles
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