Brazil condemns Israeli airstrike on school in Gaza Strip

In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Brazilian government condemned another airstrike on a school sheltering displaced people in the Gaza Strip, carried out by the Israeli army last Saturday (Aug. 10).

The bombing hit the civilian infrastructure in the town of Al-Tabin and left dozens dead and others wounded, including women and children. "Brazil expresses deep solidarity with the families of the victims, as well as with the government and the people of the State of Palestine," the statement, released Saturday night (10), reads.

In its strongest diplomatic terms, the Brazilian ministry condemned the attack, emphasizing that international humanitarian law mandates Israel to uphold the principle of proportionality and to take all necessary measures to protect civilians in the occupied territories.

“Israel's disregard for this principle has been a recurring issue in its military operations in the Gaza Strip over the past ten months," the note states.

Brazil also expressed regret that the Israeli government continues to take actions that escalate the conflict and push the region further away from peace, despite ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire, the release of hostages taken by Hamas, and full access to humanitarian aid in Gaza.

In its statement, Brazil urges all parties involved in the conflict to promptly and fully implement the ceasefire plan established by United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolution 2735 in 2024, in order to restore peace in the region.

The UN resolution emphasizes dialogue and diplomacy as key to achieving fair and lasting solutions to the situation in Gaza, a stance Brazil has championed since the conflict began in October 2023.