Lula’s comparison of Israel’s Gaza actions to the Holocaust sparked controversy but gained Latin American support. At a press conference in Ethiopia, Lula accused Israel of “genocide” against Palestinians, prompting Israel’s foreign minister to reprimand Brazil’s ambassador. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned Lula’s remarks as “disgraceful,” equating them to a trivialization of the Holocaust. […]
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