Brazilian President: Nothing Justifies Current Genocide in Gaza
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing the United Nations website, Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva opened his speech at the 80th UN General Assembly.
The Brazilian president stated that the authority of the United nations is at risk as we witness an international order surrendering to power politics. Brazil has prioritized democracy after two decades and has committed to defending its democracy,which citizens regained following twenty years of dictatorship. Peace cannot be achieved by impunity. We sent a clear message that democracy and sovereignty are non-negotiable in our country. Democracy strives to guarantee fundamental rights and reject inequality. Poverty poses as great a threat to democracy as extremism.
Lula da Silva added that the authority of the united Nations is endangered, with its founding values facing unprecedented threats. globally,670 million people suffer from hunger,and 2.3 billion face food insecurity. debt relief is essential, and wealthier individuals must contribute more than workers do. The only war everyone can win is against hunger. We have continents free from weapons of mass destruction but must cooperate internationally to combat money laundering and arms trafficking.
He highlighted Brazil’s recent legislation protecting children and adolescents online while calling for measures to mitigate AI risks through clear governance frameworks. He pointed out polarization and instability in South America and the caribbean while condemning Cuba’s continued designation as a state sponsor of terrorism as unacceptable.
Noting climate concerns,he said 2024 marked one of Earth’s hottest recorded years,underscoring renewed commitment needed to address this crisis at the center of UN efforts.
The president referred to recent talks in Alaska between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump concerning Ukraine conflicts, which raised hopes for peace negotiations but firmly stated: “nothing justifies the current genocide in Gaza.” He described how civilians remain trapped under tons of rubble while hunger serves as a weapon in this war – amounting to collective punishment against Palestinians facing extinction risks. He also criticized US vetoes blocking UN resolutions on Gaza that support Israel.
Lula da Silva concluded by emphasizing there is no military solution in Ukraine; pathways toward realistic solutions must be facilitated.
