Brazil’s President Lula compares Israel’s war on Gaza to the Holocaust

President Lula compares Israel's actions in Gaza to the Holocaust, faces criticism from Israel's Prime Minister, but stands firm. The Brazilian President's comment drew an immediate reaction from Israel's Prime Minister, who accused him of demonizing the Jewish state and disgracing the memory of six million Jews murdered by the Nazis. The dispute has now escalated into a diplomatic row, with Israel's foreign minister summoning Brazil's ambassador to the country's Holocaust memorial for a public dressing down. Despite the pressure, President Lula is refusing to back down and has summoned the Israeli ambassador to Brazil for an explanation. The situation remains tense as the two sides continue to exchange heated rhetoric. John Holman, Al Jazeera.