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.

• 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.

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