What's happened
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva compares Israel's actions in Gaza to the Holocaust, sparking outrage from Israeli officials.
Why it matters
The accusation by Brazil's president has sparked outrage from Israeli officials and strained relations between the two countries, with Israel rejecting any comparisons of its conduct in the war in Gaza to the Holocaust.
What the papers say
The Times of Israel emphasizes Israel's rejection of the genocide claims and the outrage sparked by Lula's comments. The New York Times and The Times highlight the comparison made by Lula and the subsequent condemnation by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. AP News and Gulf News also cover the condemnation of Lula's remarks by Israeli officials and the strained relations between the two countries.
How we got here
The strained relations between Brazil and Israel stem from President Lula da Silva's comparison of Israel's actions in Gaza to the Holocaust, leading to condemnation from Israeli officials.
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