Brazil's President Lula Declared Persona Non Grata by Israel After Gaza Comments
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Brazilian President Lula recalled the ambassador to Israel after tensions escalated over his remarks comparing Israeli actions in the war against Hamas to the Holocaust. Israel's foreign minister reprimanded the ambassador and stated that Lula was not welcome in the country until he retracted his comments. This move reflects a growing divide between Israel and countries hesitant to support its military action in Gaza, including Brazil and South Africa.
- Brazil's President Lula Recalls Ambassador to Israel, Escalating Dispute The New York Times
- Israel says Brazil's president unwelcome until he apologizes for comparing Gaza war to Holocaust The Associated Press
- Brazil will not retract Lula's Gaza comments in diplomatic row with Israel -sources Reuters
- Israel to summon Brazilian ambassador after President Lula likens Israel’s actions in Gaza to Holocaust CNN
- Israel declares Brazil’s Lula persona non grata for comparing Gaza war to Holocaust The Times of Israel
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