Brazil

Hezbollah sends Latin American recruits to Lebanon for training before targeting Jewish communities

Operation Trapiche, a counterterrorism operation launched by Brazil’s Federal Police in November 2023 with support from Israel’s Mossad, has shed light on Hezbollah’s efforts to outsource operatives.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
A shop assistant, who refused to be identified, displays T-shirts presenting the official logotype of radical Islamic Shiite group Hezbollah (L) and another of Lebanese Army´s special forces (R), on sale at an army and navy police supply shop, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, July 28, 2006.
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who is to be announced as candidate for Brazil's presidential elections, stands in front of a screen showing a pre-recorded message from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the national convention of the Liberal Party (PL) in Brazil, July 25, 2026.

Netanyahu congratulates Brazil presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro on first election round

Netanyahu invited Bolsonaro to visit Israel, while Bolsonaro extended an invitation to the prime minister to visit Brazil.

|ByANNA BARSKY
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a ceremony to sign into law a bill establishing a line of credit for companies affected by new tariffs imposed by the U.S. government, at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, July 22, 2026.

As Brazil heads to run-off, Israel’s Latin America ties are placed in spotlight - analysis

Flavio Bolsonaro’s first-round victory over Lula da Silva puts Brazil at the center of a broader political shift in Latin America that could strengthen ties with Israel.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Brazilian President and Workers' Party (PT) candidate for re-election Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva prepares to vote in the general election in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, October 4, 2026.

Bolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil presidential vote, will face Lula in runoff

The election, which centered around the cost of living, corruption and insecurity in Brazilians' daily lives, follows a string of wins across Latin America by right-wing parties.

|ByREUTERS

Knesset to hold urgent meeting over Brazil's investigation into IDF soldier for 'war crimes'

The discussion follows the Brazilian authorities' demand to investigate an IDF soldier for alleged war crimes. The classified session is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.

JANUARY 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Committee Chairman Yuli Edelstein leads a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on May 8, 2024

Israeli flees Brazil to Argentina to avoid 'war crimes' arrest warrant

The HRF accused the Israeli soldier of "participating in massive demolitions of civilian homes in Gaza during a systematic campaign of destruction."

JANUARY 5, 2025ByKESHET NEEV, YONAH JEREMY BOB
Israel's military operates in the Gaza Strip during a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas, on November 27, 2023

Three-meter bows unveiled: First images of uncontacted Massaco tribe in the Amazon

Population of the isolated community has doubled since the 1990s, now estimated at over 200 people.

DECEMBER 25, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Three-meter bows revealed: First-ever images capture uncontacted Massaco tribe thriving in the Amazon.

Israel considers Egypt travel warning amid fears of Iranian attacks ahead of Hanukkah - report

According to a Sunday morning Kan Radio report, Israeli officials have urged Egypt to bolster its security forces to counter these threats.

DECEMBER 22, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli and Egyptian flags flutter at the Nitzana Crossing. January 30, 2024.

From Israel, to Brazil: TikTok 'Superman Challenge' injures teens, sparks warnings

In Israel, at least 19 children and teenagers have been injured while participating in the TikTok "Superman Challenge" and required medical treatment.

DECEMBER 9, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
In Israel, at least 19 children and teenagers have been injured. The "Superman Challenge".

Brazil’s Bolsonaro, longtime Israel ally, faces coup plot allegations as legal troubles mount

Brazil’s Federal Police accuse the former president of leading a criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2022 election and undermine democratic governance.

DECEMBER 3, 2024ByNATHAN KLABIN/THE MEDIA LINE
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro speaks during a ceremony to mark 1000 days in government at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil September 27, 2021.

Gold investors look to BRICS summit for news on rumored currency

Putin ahead of BRICS: The U.S. did it themselves. They thought we would collapse; Russian president says 95% of foreign trade now conducted in national currencies.

OCTOBER 21, 2024ByTIM ZYLA
BRICS summit: Precious metals investors to watch closely

Ukraine urges Brazil to arrest Vladimir Putin if he attends G20 summit

Russia denies allegations of war crimes and the Kremlin has dismissed the ICC warrant as "null and void."

OCTOBER 14, 2024ByREUTERS
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with acting governor of Kaliningrad Region Alexei Besprozvannykh at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia August 14, 2024.

BRICS is considering a new currency. Here’s what you need to know

Precious metals investors will pay close attention to the upcoming 16th rendition of the annual BRICS summit scheduled for Oct. 22-24 in Kazan, Russia.

OCTOBER 6, 2024ByTIM ZYLA
BRICS is considering a new currency.

The BRICS Challenge and the US Response: A New Era of Gold

As BRICS nations challenge US dollar dominance, the world faces a crossroads. Gold, once again, emerges as a potential savior. Will the US embrace this precious metal to maintain its influence?

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024ByPR
The BRICS Challenge and the US Response: A New Era of Gold