361 Foreigners Evacuated from Gaza to Egypt

"Japan will continue communicating with related nations to ensure the safety of its nationals, while making every diplomatic effort toward settling the situation at an early date and easing the humanitarian crisis," the top government spokesman said.

Kamikawa, who has announced a four-day tour of Israel and Jordan from Thursday, will also visit Ramallah in the West Bank for a meeting with Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad Malki, her ministry said.