Brazil’s Leader Lula Condemns Gaza ‘Genocide’ at BRICS Summit

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva condemned what he described as a “genocide” in Gaza during a speech at the BRICS summit on Sunday, calling for urgent diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing violence.

Lula said that the international community must take immediate action to prevent further civilian suffering, highlighting the disproportionate number of casualties, including women and children. He urged BRICS nations to play a mediating role and support a ceasefire that would allow humanitarian aid into Gaza and facilitate civilian evacuations.

He criticized global powers for allowing what he termed a “humanitarian catastrophe” to unfold unchecked and insisted that moral responsibility goes beyond political alliances. Lula emphasized that BRICS must stand as a coalition committed to upholding human rights and protecting non-combatants during conflict.

Lula’s remarks mark a notable shift in Brazil’s foreign policy, positioning the country as a vocal advocate for Palestinian civilians and placing pressure on both Israel and its allies to reconsider military tactics that harm innocents.

With input from Al Jazeera