Israel Bans Brazil's President Lula, Citing Holocaust Comparison

Israel declared Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva persona non grata after he compared Israeli operations in Gaza to the Holocaust, sparking diplomatic tensions.

Israel declared Brazil's President Lula persona non grata following his comparison of Israeli operations against Hamas in Gaza to the Holocaust.
Lula's remarks, made during his Africa tour, have been condemned by Israeli officials as trivializing the Holocaust and antisemitic.
Israeli Foreign Minister summoned Brazil's ambassador for a protest call, demanding Lula retract his statements.
Lula criticized Israel's military actions in Gaza as 'genocide', a stance that has escalated criticism from Israeli leadership.
The diplomatic rift underscores deepening tensions over the portrayal and response to the conflict in Gaza.