Eduardo Bolsonaro Meets Netanyahu in Israel, Then Showcases Meeting With Israeli Soldier Probed in Brazil

Overview

• On Dec. 5, Eduardo Bolsonaro posted a video with Yuval Vagdan, an Israeli soldier who left Brazil after a Federal District inquiry into alleged war crimes prompted by a petition from the Hind Rajab Foundation.
• In the video, the Brazilian congressman accuses President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of supporting Hamas, a claim the Brazilian government rejects while saying its position centers on civilian protection and humanitarian law.
• Eduardo Bolsonaro’s Dec. 4 post showed him with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu inside the Knesset, captioned with a biblical verse vowing blessings for those who bless Israel.
• Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana confirmed the meeting at Israel’s parliament, praised Eduardo Bolsonaro’s stance, and voiced hope that Brazil–Israel relations improve.
• Christian Allies leader Josh Reinstein joined the encounters and called for deeper ties between Israel and Brazil, while Netanyahu has not issued an official statement on the meeting.