Brazilian Parliament moves to deepen its alliance with Israel 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. Etgar Lefkovits Dec. 25, 2024
Brazilian senator: Lula radicalism not indicative of nation’s history with Israel “Israel serves as the main target for the left in Brazil,” Sen. Carlos Viana told JNS in a phone interview. Etgar Lefkovits May 29, 2024
Brazil reportedly recalls its ambassador to Israel The possible move marks the latest low point in deteriorating relations between the countries. May 29, 2024
Politicians who abuse the Holocaust should be sanctioned In the case of Brazil’s president, it is especially insidious since it mocks the victimhood of the Jews by casting them as no different from their murderers. Ben Cohen Feb. 23, 2024
Israel declares Brazil’s Lula persona non grata for likening Gaza war to Shoah Israel “will not forget and not forgive” until the Brazilian president expresses contrition for his words, said Foreign Minister Israel Katz. Feb. 19, 2024
Netanyahu: Brazil’s Lula ‘shameful’ for likening Israel to Nazis in Gaza war "Israel fights for its defense and securing its future until complete victory and it does so while upholding international law," said Netanyahu. Feb. 18, 2024
