brazil-israel relations

Netanyahu escorts Brazil’s president on Western Wall visit in historic break from protocol

Jair Bolsonaro became the first head of state to tour the most sacred place of Judaism alongside an Israeli prime minister.

By Marcus M. Gilban April 1, 2019 1:06 pm

Brazil applauds Netanyahu-Bolsonaro bromance, new ties with Jewish state

The warm feelings between Israel’s right-wing prime minister and Brazil’s most right-wing president in three decades played out in public events and on social media.

January 2, 2019 10:07 am

Netanyahu’s upcoming visit to Brazil marks the end of an era of strained ties

President-elect Jair Bolsonaro has been called his country’s Trump, and like his American counterpart has leaned hard in support of Israel.

December 18, 2018 12:22 pm

Latin America’s biggest airline to kick off direct flights to Israel

April 8, 2018 7:10 am

Son of Lebanese immigrants, friend to Jewish community, named Brazil’s president

May 15, 2016 4:22 pm

Ex-settler leader Dayan still Brazil envoy pick, Israel says

February 12, 2016 2:26 pm

After row over settler envoy, Brazil approves Israeli consul

February 11, 2016 4:43 pm

Knesset foreign affairs chief: Ex-settler leader will not be Israel’s envoy to Brazil

February 7, 2016 9:40 am

Netanyahu to Brazil: Settler leader the only ambassador we’ll offer

January 13, 2016 5:11 pm

Brazilian columnist: Coexistence ‘granted to Jews’ is under threat

January 11, 2016 1:05 pm

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