An unusual moment of solidarity unfolded at the United Nations General Assembly when Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva kissed Colombian President Gustavo Petro on the forehead after his fiery speech on the Gaza conflict.

In his address, Petro launched a scathing attack on Israel, describing Israelis as “Nazis” and accusing them of carrying out genocide against Palestinians. He urged the creation of an international military coalition, led by Asian nations, to “liberate Palestine,” and called for blocking ships carrying weapons to Israel.

Lula’s gesture drew global attention, interpreted as a powerful signal of support for Petro’s remarks. International media and UN delegates widely noted the act as unprecedented in the setting of the world body.

The Colombian leader, a vocal

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