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US Disagrees with Brazil's Lula on Gaza-Holocaust Comparison

The US has expressed disagreement with Brazilian President Lula's comparison of Israel's actions in Gaza to the Holocaust, amid escalating diplomatic tensions.

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Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends a meeting with youth activists at the U.N. COP27 Climate Summit, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Nov. 17, 2022 (AP photo by Peter Dejong).

Overview

  • Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva likened Israel's military campaign in Gaza to the Holocaust, sparking international controversy.
  • Israel accused Lula of trivializing the Holocaust and causing offense to the Jewish community, summoning Brazil's ambassador for a reprimand.
  • The United States, ahead of a meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, stated it disagreed with Lula's comparison, denying genocide in Gaza.
  • Diplomatic relations between Brazil and Israel have soured, with Israel stating Lula is not welcome until he retracts his comments.
  • The controversy reflects broader debates over the Israel-Hamas war, with calls for a ceasefire and accusations of apartheid and genocide against Israel.