Nagasaki mayor defends Israel snub at A-bomb memorial

"We made a comprehensive decision not for political reasons. We want to conduct a smooth ceremony in a peaceful and solemn environment."

Nagasaki City Mayor Shiro Suzuki speaks to the media at the City Hall in Nagasaki on August 8, 2024, a day before the annual memorial to mark the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city. (AFP)