NHK Protest in Japan: Call for Support to Gaza

NHK Protest in Japan: Call for Support to Gaza discusses the protests in Japan and calls for support to Gaza. You can find the details of the events and reactions in this content.

NHK Protest in Japan: Call for Support to Gaza
Publish: 03.05.2024
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On May 3rd, within the scope of World Press Freedom Day in Japan, demonstrators in front of the NHK television headquarters in Tokyo protested against its stance on Gaza, calling for support for Palestine and neutrality.

Demonstrators Criticized NHK

The group protesting against NHK criticized its stance on Israel-Palestine news, calling for the announcement of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and neutrality. The demonstrators gathered in front of NHK’s official building to make their voices heard.

Call of the Demonstrators

During the protest, American citizen Michalle Goldsmith stated, ‘Isn’t it your duty to inform the public of the truth?’ emphasizing NHK’s responsibility to report news. Goldsmith noted the need to publicize the stories of innocent people killed by Israeli forces.

NHK’s Stance Criticized

Yoshiki Ueda, who participated in the protest, criticized NHK for not adequately covering the events in Gaza and for its biased reporting. Ueda argued that NHK should change its perspective and act impartially.