A Japanese teacher has resigned from their position due to repeated air strikes in the region. The decision was driven by a deep concern and emotional affliction for their students’ well-being. While the precise location of the air strikes is not specified, this incident sheds light on the intense personal and social distress caused by such attacks, disrupting even basic services like education.

In Japan, teachers are associated with the role of guiding and protecting their students, which goes beyond just academic instruction. The safety of students is of utmost priority. Hence, when that safety is compromised due to violent circumstances like air strikes, it deeply affects the teachers, leading to decisions like resignation as a social protest or individual statement.

In the US or EU, similar situations would likely receive considerable media attention and lead to wider public debates about foreign policy and national security. Also, there would likely be substantial support from unions and other organizations for teachers facing such situations.