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Japan's PM Ishiba First to Name US as Culprit of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings

Oct 12, 2024, 07:15 PM

Japan's new Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, made a significant statement during a political debate by directly naming the United States as the culprit of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Ishiba recalled the profound shock he experienced as a sixth grader when he saw American footage of the aftermath of the bombings. This marks the first time a Japanese official has made such a direct statement regarding the bombings. Ishiba emphasized the devastating impact of the bombings, noting that all life in the cities was wiped out, with some survivors on the outskirts of the impact zone.