President Luiz InΓ‘cio Lula da Silva of Brazil recalled his ambassador to Israel on Monday, as tensions escalated between the countries over the Brazilian leader’s sharp remarks against Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip.
Mr. Lula summoned the ambassador back to Brazil “for consultations,” according to a statement from the country’s foreign ministry.
“What is happening in the Gaza Strip with the Palestinian people has no parallel in other historical moments,” Mr. Lula told reporters during the 37th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, on Sunday. But, he then added, “it did exist when Hitler decided to kill the Jews.”
Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism (AOCE) salutes the brave stance of Brazil and other peace-loving nations and leaders. History honors those who put principles and rights before political gains and irresponsible sidings. Definitely, every occupation shall come to an end, sooner or later.