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US Ambassador Skip Nagasaki Peace Ceremony Over Israel’s Exclusion

09 Aug 2024

US Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, will not attend Nagasaki’s annual peace ceremony due to the exclusion of Israel, the embassy confirmed. The ceremony, set for Friday at Nagasaki Peace Park, commemorates the 1945 atomic bombing and is attended by diplomats from over 100 countries. Controversy Over Israel’s Exclusion...

Israeli Envoy Criticizes Nagasaki For Exclusion From Peace Ceremony

05 Aug 2024

Israel’s envoy to Japan, Gilad Cohen, has criticized authorities in Nagasaki for not inviting him to a peace ceremony commemorating the 1945 atomic bombing of the city. Cohen accused the local mayor of “inventing” security fears as the reason for the exclusion. Security Concerns Disputed Nagasaki’s mayor, Shiro Suzuki,...

Japan Excludes Israel From Nagasaki Peace Ceremony Amid War

02 Aug 2024

Nagasaki will not invite Israel to this year's peace ceremony marking the 1945 atomic bombing, aiming to maintain a "peaceful and somber atmosphere," Mayor Shiro Suzuki announced Wednesday. This decision contrasts with Hiroshima's approach, where Israel’s invitation to their ceremony remains unaffected despite calls for exclusion. Security Concerns Cited...