Brazil's President Lula da Silva alleges Israel of perpetrating "genocide" in response to its offensive against Palestine.
IRA'S UNKIND AID:
In a heated stance, Brazil's government stands firm against Israel's controversial decisions, especially the recent approval of 22 new settlements in the West Bank which got a strong rebuke from Brasilia. This move was condemned as a flagrant violation of international law, contrary to the International Court of Justice’s July 2024 opinion, deeming Israel's presence and settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories unlawful[1][2][5].
This renewed series of settlements adds more fuel to the already volatile situation and poses a significant hurdle in the quest for a two-state solution. The Brazilian government maintains its historic commitment to stand by an independent and viable State of Palestine alongside Israel, based on the 1967 borders (including the West Bank and Gaza Strip) with East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine[1][5].
In essence, Brazil opposes Israel's expansion in the West Bank and wholeheartedly advocates for the two-state solution framework as the path to peace between Israel and Palestine[1][3][5].
Meanwhile, Brazil, much like its vocal prime minister, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, continues to criticize what it perceives as Israel's disproportionate response towards the 2023 massacre by Hamas. Lula even compared Israel's military offensive in Gaza to the Nazi Holocaust in 2024, earning him the unwelcome title of persona 'non grata' by the Israeli government[4].
Additionally, Greta Thunberg (and 11 activists) were on a humanitarian mission sailing towards Gaza in 2025, addressing the ongoing crisis[6].
Not every political conversation in general news revolves around war-and-conflicts, as Brazil's stand against Israel's settlements in the West Bank demonstrates, emphasizing a peaceful two-state solution instead. However, tensions persist, with Brazil's prime minister, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, publicly criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza, a stance that has not escaped diplomatic rebuke from the Israeli government.
