During his visit to Paris, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, highlighting the ongoing violence which has killed many, including women and children. His comments came amidst a new military onslaught resulting in at least 52 deaths recently. While Lula insists on using the term 'genocide,' French President Emmanuel Macron has chosen to avoid such assertions, labeling it a historical discussion. Additionally, the German Foreign Minister urged for more humanitarian aid to Gaza, reflecting international concern about the conflict's legality and humanitarian implications.
What is happening in Gaza is not a war. It's a genocide being carried out by a highly prepared army against women and children, said Lula at a joint news conference in Paris.
It is a premeditated genocide from a far-right government that is waging a war, including against the interests of its own people, he said of Israel's 20-month offensive.
Wadephul had said Germany was assessing whether what is happening in Gaza is in line with international law and that arms sales to Israel would be evaluated on this basis.
Lula's condemnation of Israel's offensive came as German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged for more humanitarian aid into the enclave in accordance with prevailing international law.
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