Nagasaki will commemorate the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing on August 9 without the attendance of G7 ambassadors, except for Japan. The city decided not to invite Israel to the ceremony, prompting the other six G7 nations to abstain. Mayor Shiro Suzuki reaffirmed the decision, citing comprehensive risk assessment rather than political reasons. Despite concerns from G7 nations and the EU, their consuls and chargé d’affaires will attend the ceremony. The Palestinian representative is expected to participate, highlighting differing approaches by Nagasaki and Hiroshima, the latter having invited Israel but not Palestine. Source: NHK
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