Lula mentioned in the dialogue his concern for Brazilians and other citizens trying to leave Gaza (Photo: Evaristo Sa/AFP). President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva (PT) held a telephone conversation late on Monday afternoon (October 16) with “as the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people.”
The autonomous government body was created to administer areas claimed by the Palestinians as part of peace negotiations with Israel. However, the organization lost control of the Gaza Strip to Hamas and now only controls parts of the West Bank.
Lula and Michel also agreed on the importance of creating a humanitarian corridor for the release of hostages and the entry of medicine and food for civilians in Gaza. The PT member would have asked that these positions be reaffirmed at the extraordinary meeting of the European Council which brings together the heads of government of the 27 countries of the European Union (EU) this Tuesday (October 17).
According to Secom, in the dialogue Lula also expressed concern for Brazilians and other citizens trying to leave Gaza.