Brazil ignores Israeli overture to ease tensions, signalling continued diplomatic strain – Middle East Monitor

In an unexpected move, the Brazilian government, led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has ignored Israel’s recent attempt to ease diplomatic tensions with Brazil.

According to Brazilian media citing diplomatic sources, the Israeli Foreign Ministry reached out to its Brazilian counterpart to explore ways of reducing the current tensions, aiming to facilitate the appointment of a new Israeli ambassador in Brasília. 

Although the message was delivered…