Title: Israel summons Brazilian ambassador following controversial statements
Israel has decided to summon the Brazilian ambassador due to comments deemed “shameful and serious” by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. At the African Union summit, Lula called the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip a “genocide.”
“What is happening in the Gaza Strip with the Palestinian people has no precedent in history. Indeed, it happened when Hitler decided to kill the Jews,” he said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded by accusing Lula of trivializing the Holocaust and “attempting to harm the Jewish people and Israel’s right to defend itself”, saying that “comparing Israel to the Nazi Holocaust and Hitler crosses the line.” a red line.
“Israel is fighting for its defense and to secure its future until complete victory, while respecting international law,” he added.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant also condemned Lula’s comments.
Israel has vowed not to end its campaign in Gaza until Hamas is destroyed and all of the group’s remaining hostages are freed following its October 7 attacks.
Some context: Last month, the International Court of Justice called on Israel to prevent genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, but stopped short of calling on Israel to immediately suspend its military campaign in the war-torn enclave.
South Africa, which accused Israel in the unprecedented case, maintained that Israel’s air and ground attacks in Gaza were aimed at “destroying” its Palestinian population.
Israel dismissed the matter as a “heinous libel” and insisted it was doing everything it could to avoid civilian casualties in Gaza.
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This new article highlights tensions between Israel and Brazil after controversial comments from Brazilian President Lula da Silva. It highlights Israel’s outrage at these accusations and highlights the country’s firm stance regarding its campaign in Gaza. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to generate strong reactions and international debates.