The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/brazil/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:15:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Brazil | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/brazil/ 32 32 Nearly 20 nations slam Israel’s West Bank moves as step toward ‘de facto annexation’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/nearly-20-nations-slam-israels-west-bank-moves-as-step-toward-de-facto-annexation/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:27:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3760931 Statement condemns decision to facilitate Jewish settlement as a 'direct attack on the viability of the Palestinian state and the implementation of the two-state solution'

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]]> Brazil’s Bolsonaro to start serving 27-year prison sentence for coup plot https://www.timesofisrael.com/brazils-bolsonaro-to-start-serving-27-year-prison-sentence-for-coup-plot/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:07:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3697690 Country's top court formally concludes former president's trial after ankle monitor tampering incident; his son, a candidate in next year's election, vows to push for pardon

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]]> COP30 climate talks end with more money for countries hit by climate change https://www.timesofisrael.com/cop30-climate-talks-deadlocked-as-36-nations-oppose-proposal-that-omits-fossil-fuels/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 12:57:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3694888 Negotiations reached deadlock before agreement reached which doesn't explicitly detail phasing out fossil fuels, fueling fears Brazil conference risks becoming a 'clown show'

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]]> Brazil’s former president Bolsonaro arrested days before starting 27-year prison sentence https://www.timesofisrael.com/brazils-former-president-bolsonaro-arrested-days-before-starting-27-year-prison-sentence/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:46:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3694901 Former right-wing leader preemptively detained at his Brasilia villa ahead of jail term for leading coup attempt; law enforcement says it acted at request of Brazil’s Supreme Court

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]]> Israel slashes delegation for UN climate meet in Brazil to just 3 officials https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-slashes-delegation-for-un-climate-meet-in-brazil-to-just-3-officials/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:09:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3685250 Officials cite poor ties between Brasilia and Jerusalem over the war with Hamas and remote location of COP30 confab in decision to cut back on representation at annual gathering

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]]> Brazil’s Lula says UN ‘stopped working,’ failed to halt Gaza war https://www.timesofisrael.com/brazils-lula-says-un-stopped-working-failed-halt-gaza-war/ Sat, 25 Oct 2025 08:45:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3673231 South American leader again accuses Israel of committing genocide ahead of meeting with Trump, as he looks to mend strained ties with US

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]]> Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro given 27 years in jail for plotting coup https://www.timesofisrael.com/brazils-former-president-jair-bolsonaro-given-27-years-in-jail-for-plotting-coup/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:56:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3640325 Far-right leader's seven co-accused also convicted of attempted overthrow of incumbent Lula after his victory in 2022 election; US vows to 'respond accordingly' to 'witch hunt'

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]]> Brazil agrees to compensate family of Jewish journalist killed by military 50 years ago https://www.timesofisrael.com/brazil-agrees-to-compensate-family-of-jewish-journalist-killed-by-military-50-years-ago/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 01:28:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3585802 Vladimir Herzog, who fled Nazi persecution in Yugoslavia, was detained by Brazilian intelligence agents in 1975 and murdered, with the government falsely claiming he hanged himself

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]]> Brazilian police arrest two over alleged bomb plot targeting Lady Gaga concert https://www.timesofisrael.com/brazilian-police-arrest-two-over-alleged-bomb-plot-targeting-lady-gaga-concert/ Mon, 05 May 2025 06:24:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3541717 Singer's free show last week drew some 2.5 million fans to Copacabana Beach and went on as planned; police say suspects sought to target Brazil’s LGBTQ community.

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]]> Brazil’s Supreme Court rules Bolsonaro must stand trial over alleged coup attempt https://www.timesofisrael.com/brazils-supreme-court-rules-bolsonaro-to-stand-trial-over-alleged-coup-attempt/ Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:21:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3511717 Former president calls charges 'unfounded,' as he faces up to 40 years in prison for allegedly conspiring to remain in power, have successor Lula assassinated

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]]> Landmarks, monuments worldwide light up in orange in memory of Bibas family https://www.timesofisrael.com/landmarks-monuments-worldwide-light-up-in-orange-in-memory-of-bibas-family/ Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:36:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3488976 Argentina's Obelisco illuminated with photo of murdered family, Brazil's Christ the Redeemer glows orange, and Myanmar's only synagogue is draped with orange banner

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]]> IDF soldier who escaped war crimes investigation in Brazil arrives in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-soldier-who-escaped-war-crimes-investigation-in-brazil-arrives-in-israel/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:55:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3455132 Yuval Vagdani was subject of probe for allegedly filming himself destroying residential building in Gaza; says having to flee Brazil 'felt a little like a bullet in the heart'

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]]> 12 complaints said filed against IDF soldiers abroad over alleged war crimes in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/12-complaints-said-filed-against-idf-soldiers-abroad-over-alleged-war-crimes-in-gaza/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 03:27:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3453463 None of the cases have yielded arrests; after latest incident in Brazil, Israel said to set up joint desk to assess and respond to legal threats to traveling ex-troops

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]]> IDF soldier who survived Nova massacre escapes war crimes investigation in Brazil https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-soldier-who-survived-nova-attack-escapes-war-crimes-probe-in-brazil/ Sun, 05 Jan 2025 09:51:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3452950 Court orders probe following complaint submitted by Hind Rajab Foundation, which tracks Israeli servicemembers traveling abroad; Foreign Ministry decries 'anti-Israeli elements'

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]]> Brazilian Jewish entertainment legend Silvio Santos dies at 93 https://www.timesofisrael.com/brazilian-jewish-entertainment-legend-silvio-santos-dies-at-93/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:10:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3357221 Santos owned the television network SBT and created several variety shows, becoming an icon in Brazil with a decades-long career

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