In Israel disappointment - in the Muslim world celebrations: Arab world leaders congratulated Lula

Lula's victory in the Brazilian elections was met with disappointment in Israel, but sparked a wave of official congratulations from Arab and Islamic world leaders, including the President of Egypt, the Emir of Qatar, the Sultan of Oman, Mahmoud Abbas, and the President of Iran, who expressed hope for strengthening diplomatic and economic ties.

The victory of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the elections was met with disappointment in Israel, but sparked a wave of official congratulations from leaders of the Arab and Islamic world. Among those congratulating: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen). Abu Mazen expressed appreciation for Brazil's positions in support of Palestinian rights. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also congratulated the election results and expressed hope for expanding relations. The article notes that Lula has previously spoken harshly against Israel, accusing it of genocide, and that Brazil joined the lawsuit against Israel at the ICJ.