Leaders in Japan are reviewing the government's response to the apparent killings of two Japanese nationals in Syria. Officials are strengthening their efforts to prevent acts of terror in the wake of the hostage crisis, and they say they'll work with experts to craft new measures to tackle terrorism.
The government has launched an anti-terror task force at the prime minister's office. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga is in charge. Suga has met with the Foreign and Justice state ministers to discuss specific measures. He said Japan must thoroughly re-examine its anti-terror policies.
Members of the task force are looking at ways to block terrorists from entering Japan and prevent transfers of money to Islamic State and other terrorist groups. They are also working to improve the safety of Japanese travelling overseas.
◆apparent ～らしい
◆acts of terror テロ行為
◆in the wake of ～の結果として
◆hostage 人質
◆craft 制作する
◆measures 対抗手段
