Luiz Inácio da Silva
Brazil’s relations with Israel have deteriorated sharply under the socialist Lula administration.
French president says decision coming “in days” as Brazil’s Lula accuses Israel of “premeditated genocide” in joint press conference.
It comes as ties between the two countries plummeted to historic lows this year after the Brazilian president compared Israel’s war against Hamas to the Holocaust.
“Israel serves as the main target for the left in Brazil,” Sen. Carlos Viana told JNS in a phone interview.
The possible move marks the latest low point in deteriorating relations between the countries.
Israel “will not forget and not forgive” until the Brazilian president expresses contrition for his words, said Foreign Minister Israel Katz.
“Israel fights for its defense and securing its future until complete victory and it does so while upholding international law,” said Netanyahu.
