The Brazilian foreign minister has denounced Israel’s blockade on humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the enclave as “unacceptable”, Al Jazeera reports.

“It is necessary to ensure the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, the release of all the captives and prisoners, and the entry of humanitarian aid,” Mauro Vieira said during a meeting of Brics foreign ministers in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazil has assumed the presidency of the economic bloc for 2025.