Israeli Ambassador to Brazil skips Jewish umbrella organization event
Shelley's absence was due to his fear of damaging Israeli-Brazilian relations because CONIB officials allegedly made statements against Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, Yediot Aharonot reported.
Brazilian Presdient Jair Bolsonaro and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu . (photo credit: KOBI GIDON / GPO)ByRACHEL WOLF