Read ahead to find out if Brazil broke ties with Israel
Several users have taken to X (previously known as Twitter) to share “news” that Brazil has ended all diplomatic relations with Israel.
@DrLoupis shared this message on her account which was reposted 7.1k times (at the time of writing the article)
Other verified accounts too shared the message.
Fact Check:
The DFRAC team’s investigation found the claim to be misleading. As per Al Jazeera and Reuters, a strained relationship exists between Brazil and Israel, despite their historical ties and a sizable Jewish community in Brazil. Recent tensions arose when President Lula likened Israel’s actions in Gaza to the Holocaust, on 19th Feb 2024 sparking a diplomatic exchange of ambassador recalls. To which Israel responded by calling Lula’s comment to be antisemitic. Jewish organizations in Brazil have also criticised Lula. While past disagreements have occurred, this incident highlights the ongoing challenges of navigating the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, given the divergent positions held by Brazil and Israel.
Conclusion
Thus, from the fact check, it is evident that the viral claim is misleading. There are tensions ongoing between the two countries. However, Brazil has not ended its diplomatic ties with Israel.
DFRAC Analysis: Misleading
