The Brazilian government chaired a United Nations Security Council meeting this Sunday (8) on the attacks in Israel and Gaza. The country reaffirmed its commitment to a two-state solution in the region, with an economically viable Palestinian State in peace and security with Israel.

The Embassy of Brazil and the Guimarães Rosa Institute in Beirut will award artworks on the International Fair Rachid Karami complex, located in Lebanon and designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. Lebanese citizens and foreigners living in the country are eligible to participate.