Spanish news from Israel | How President Lula's comments are rattling Brazil-Israel ties
Channel: i24NEWS English
Date: 2024-03-03

Brazilian president Lula da Silva's comments accusing Israel of enacting a genocide in Gaza have strained ties between Brasilia and Jerusalem — but what will be the lasting repercussions for diplomatic relations and for Brazil's Jewish community?

Journalist Henrique Cymerman, author of "Speaking with the Enemy," comments on Lula's "grave mistake."

Carla Zambelli, member of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil, joins us from Sao Paulo, and says Lula has "always been an enemy of Israel."

Sandra Rejwan, an advisor on international affairs in the Knesset who once served as translator for President Lula in his previous term,  reveals there is an important figure behind-the-scenes who is driving Lula's approach to Israel.

Andre Lajst, CEO of StandWithUs Brasil, laments that Lula has broken with Brazil's "neutrality policy" and chosen to side with Hamas.

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