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Israel - Karla Stelzer Mendes teve a morte confirmada pelo Itamaraty. Ela também participava da festa rave, em Israel, ataca pelo Hamas. Foto Instagram/karlastelzermendes
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Foreign Ministry confirms death of Brazilian woman in Israel attacks

Karla Stelzer Mendes, 42, is the third victim born in Brazil

Published on 13/10/2023 - 17:17 By Vitor Abdala - Agência Brasil - Brasília

 On Friday (Oct. 13), the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the passing of 42-year-old Brazilian citizen, Karla Stelzer Mendes, in the series of attacks carried out by Hamas in southern Israel starting on October 7. This marks the third confirmed death of a Brazilian national in the Israeli attacks.

In a statement, the ministry expressed its condolences to Mendes’ family and friends and reiterated the Brazilian government's strong stance against all forms of violence targeting civilian populations.

Previously, the Brazilian government had also confirmed the fatalities of Bruna Valeanu and Ranani Nidejelski Glazer, both aged 24.

Translation: Mário Nunes -  Edition: Kleber Sampaio

Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Karla Stelzer Mendes Israel attacks
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