Brazil's President Lula shocked many when he likened Israel's campaign in Gaza to the Nazi campaign against Jews during a news conference in Ethiopia on Sunday. This statement, which contrasts sharply with his past support for Israel, has caused a crisis in relations between Brazil and Israel, potentially undermining the diplomatic progress made by the new president. President Lula, known for his past visits to Yad Vashem and his criticism of Holocaust deniers, may now face the challenge of repairing the decades-long rapport between Brazil and Israel.