WJC President Ronald S. Lauder Forcefully Condemns President Lula Remarks Comparing Israel to Nazi Germany
February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024
NEW YORK, Feb. 21 -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following news release:
In response to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silva's comparison of Israel's actions in Gaza to those of Nazi Germany and accusing Israel of genocide, WJC President Ronald S. Lauder has issued a forceful condemnation.
"The allegations by President Lula are not only historically inaccurate but dangerously blur the lines of antisemitism. Such comparisons are not jus . . .
In response to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silva's comparison of Israel's actions in Gaza to those of Nazi Germany and accusing Israel of genocide, WJC President Ronald S. Lauder has issued a forceful condemnation.
"The allegations by President Lula are not only historically inaccurate but dangerously blur the lines of antisemitism. Such comparisons are not jus . . .