Brazil's President Sparks Israel Controversy with Gaza War Comments

Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira criticized Israel's response to President Lula's comments on the Gaza Strip, calling it "unacceptable" and "untruthful." Vieira described Israel's actions as "unusual and revolting," and stated that Brazil does not intend to retract Lula's remarks. In response, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz labeled Lula's comments as a "serious antisemitic attack" and declared the Brazilian president "persona non grata in Israel until he takes it back."