The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/shinzo-abe/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Shinzo Abe | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/shinzo-abe/ 32 32 Assassin of Japan’s former PM Shinzo Abe sentenced to life in prison https://www.timesofisrael.com/assassin-of-japans-former-pm-shinzo-abe-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:19:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3738561 Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, pled guilty to shooting the premier in 2022, saying he was motivated by hatred of Korea's controversial Unification Church, with which Abe was linked

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]]> Japan marks 80 years since WWII surrender amid mounting concerns about fading memory https://www.timesofisrael.com/japan-marks-80-years-since-wwii-surrender-amid-mounting-concerns-about-fading-memory/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:34:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3620811 PM expresses 'remorse' over WWII without mentioning former Axis power's aggression toward neighbors; right-wing politicians flock to contentious shrine honoring war criminals

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]]> Japan holds controversial state funeral for assassinated ex-PM Shinzo Abe https://www.timesofisrael.com/japan-holds-controversial-state-funeral-for-assassinated-ex-pm-shinzo-abe/ Tue, 27 Sep 2022 07:01:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2843931 Foreign dignitaries on hand to pay last respects to the country's longest-serving premier, as small protests held against ceremony opposed by most Japanese

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]]> Japan police chief to resign over killing of former prime minister Abe https://www.timesofisrael.com/japan-police-chief-to-resign-over-killing-of-former-prime-minister-abe/ Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:50:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2824421 Taking responsibility for faults found in ex-premier's protection, Itaru Nakamura announces he will step down and pushes for a new system

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]]> Mourners line funeral route of assassinated ex-PM Abe in Tokyo for final goodbye https://www.timesofisrael.com/mourners-line-funeral-route-of-assassinated-ex-pm-abe-in-tokyo-for-final-goodbye/ Tue, 12 Jul 2022 08:32:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2796982 Small ceremony, attended only by family, prime minister and senior officials, is held days after former leader gunned down

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]]> Abe’s party vows to carry out slain leader’s will after Japanese election win https://www.timesofisrael.com/abes-party-vows-to-carry-out-slain-leaders-will-after-japanese-election-win/ Mon, 11 Jul 2022 14:40:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2796553 Governing coalition sets sights on amending Japan's pacifist constitution to strengthen military, faces uphill battle to convince moderate partners to support changes

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]]> Jerusalem bridge displays Japanese flag in solidarity after assassination of ex-PM https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-bridge-displays-japanese-flag-in-solidarity-after-assassination-of-ex-pm/ Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:32:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2796508 'The city of Jerusalem sends its condolences to the Japanese people and mourns the death of a friend of Israel, a great leader of his people and the entire world,' mayor says

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]]> An attack on democracy: Japan grapples with killing of former PM Abe https://www.timesofisrael.com/an-attack-on-democracy-japan-grapples-with-killing-of-former-pm-abe/ Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:33:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2796303 In country with strict gun laws and relatively low crime, shooting at political rally has sparked fury and shock

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]]> Days after Japan ex-PM’s assassination, his ruling party sees projected election win https://www.timesofisrael.com/days-after-japan-ex-pms-assassination-his-ruling-party-sees-projected-election-win/ Sun, 10 Jul 2022 14:15:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2795899 Japanese media predicts governing parties on track to win majority of seats in upper house of parliament, in vote overshadowed by killing of Shinzo Abe

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]]> Japan votes in shadow of assassination of ex-PM Shinzo Abe https://www.timesofisrael.com/japan-votes-in-shadow-of-assassination-of-ex-pm-shinzo-abe/ Sun, 10 Jul 2022 03:38:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2795662 Voters cast their ballots Sunday in an upper house election, just two days after shocking killing

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]]> ‘Undeniable’ flaws in Abe’s security ahead of assassination, says local police chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/undeniable-flaws-in-abes-security-ahead-of-assassination-says-local-police-chief/ Sat, 09 Jul 2022 12:15:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2795424 Head of Nara prefectural police says has 'no bigger regret than this'; ex-investigator says area behind Abe was insufficiently guarded; former PM's body arrives back in Tokyo

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]]> Japan mourns as body of assassinated former prime minister Abe is returned to Tokyo https://www.timesofisrael.com/japan-mourns-as-body-of-assassinated-former-prime-minister-abe-returns-to-tokyo/ Sat, 09 Jul 2022 03:50:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2795360 Murder of best-known Japanese politician horrifies the country; man in custody confesses to assassination, citing Abe's links to an unspecified group

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]]> World leaders pay tribute to Japan’s assassinated ex-PM Abe; footage shows shooting https://www.timesofisrael.com/world-leaders-pay-tribute-to-assassinated-former-japanese-pm-shinzo-abe/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:08:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2795190 Outpouring of grief from Turkey to Singapore; Iran labels killing 'act of terrorism,' while some on Chinese social media express joy

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]]> Israeli leaders express shock at assassination of ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-leaders-express-shock-at-assassination-of-ex-japanese-pm-shinzo-abe/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:11:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2795056&preview=true&preview_id=2795056 Lapid laments 'heinous murder' of 'true friend of Israel,' while Herzog lauds Abe as 'one of Japan's most preeminent leaders' and Netanyahu recalls their 'brave friendship'

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]]> Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe assassinated https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-japanese-prime-minister-shinzo-abe-dies-of-wounds-after-being-shot/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 08:59:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2795029 Abe gunned down while giving a campaign speech in western Japan, dies soon after, sparking an outpouring of shock from world leaders

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