US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during his visit to Brazil and Argentina, emphasized that there is no comparison between Israel's actions in Gaza and historical atrocities like the Holocaust. However, he acknowledged the motivations of Brazilian President Lula in addressing human suffering. Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett criticized Lula, calling him 'an idiot' for accusing Israel of genocide, sparking domestic political reactions in Brazil.
Brazil’s Lula Doubles Down in ‘Genocide’ Comments About Israel – Former Israeli PM Bennett Calls Him ‘An Idiot’ on TV – Domestic Criticism Grows With Impeachment Request via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/aQIWUvHrVr
Former Prime Minister @naftalibennett was short and to the point when asked about Lula’s recent ramblings against the Jewish state https://t.co/8oJRe78iEq
> @piersmorgan to @naftalibennett: “What’s your response to President Lula of Brazil, who said Israel is responsible for the genocide of the Palestinian people?” > Bennett: “He’s an idiot.” > Morgan: “That’s it?” > Bennett: “That’s it!” https://t.co/2HTiEcE76i
“He’s an idiot” Piers Morgan asks @naftalibennett: “What’s your response to President Lula’s accusing Israel of genocide?” 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/gyIGYeBjLB
Piers Morgan: What’s your response to President Lula for saying Israel is responsible for the Palestinian genocide? Israels former president Bennett: “He’s an idiot” https://t.co/pnB1yZrB6F
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has branded Brazil's President Lula "an idiot" on Piers Morgan Uncensored. Watch the full interview: https://t.co/Rd8ElYi83E @piersmorgan | @naftalibennett | #Uncensored https://t.co/at2274Q3Pu
Strong turnout at pro-Bolsonaro march yesterday confirms that Lula’s remarks on Israel / Gaza had a huge effect on domestic politics in Brazil — and may reverberate for months to come, writes @traumann for AQ https://t.co/j9jkFywVZZ
During a visit to Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires on Friday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was questioned why he denounced China’s treatment of Uyghurs as genocide but does not apply the same label to Israel’s treatment of Palestinians https://t.co/dOC3NvjSRr
Visiting Brazil, Blinken tells @Rkrahenbuhl: "There’s no comparison whatsoever" between Israel's actions in Gaza and Hitler against European Jews, but "I also know that Lula is motivated by the suffering of people" https://t.co/NfqZyxBOeV
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken tells Brazilian news channel Globo that while "it's very clear that there's no comparison whatsoever" between Israel's actions in Gaza and the Holocaust, he knows "President Lula is motivated by the suffering of people" https://t.co/kKibYl6tlX