Brazil withdraws its ambassador to Israel over Gaza war criticism
- Brazil's President withdrew the country's ambassador to Israel due to ongoing tensions related to the Gaza war.
- The decision came after frequent criticisms of Israel's actions in Gaza by Brazilian President Lula da Silva.
- The move indicates a strained relationship between Brazil and Israel over the conflict in Gaza.
Brazil withdrew its ambassador to Israel due to tensions over the war in Gaza. This decision was made after Brazil's President criticized Israel's actions in Gaza. The Brazilian government announced this move in an official publication. Israel has not yet received an official message from Brazil about this decision. The Brazilian President has been critical of Israel's offensive in Gaza, comparing it to the Holocaust. The withdrawal of the ambassador was in response to an incident where Brazil's diplomat was humiliated by Israel's top diplomat. The Brazilian Embassy in Tel Aviv is still operational under temporary leadership. The ambassador who was withdrawn will now work in Brazil's permanent mission to the United Nations. Brazil recognized Palestine as a state in 2010 and supports a two-state solution for peace in the region. Israel defends its actions in Gaza as defensive against Hamas attacks and rejects comparisons to the Holocaust. Other countries like Bolivia, Belize, and Colombia have also cut diplomatic ties with Israel over the conflict. Brazil's decision to withdraw its ambassador is part of a larger trend in the region.