Thousands of demonstrators marched in several Brazilian cities on Sunday, 15 June, to protest Israel’s military campaign in the Gaza Strip. Rallies were held in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro—where activists gathered beneath the Christ the Redeemer statue—and other urban centers as part of a coordinated international day of action.

Participants waved Palestinian flags, chanted slogans demanding an immediate cease-fire and denounced Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. Some groups urged President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration to move beyond public criticism of Israel and suspend bilateral trade, echoing calls made in protests abroad.

Israel’s offensive in Gaza began in 2023 and has left thousands dead and wounded, according to local health authorities and the United Nations. Sunday’s demonstrations add to mounting global pressure for a negotiated halt to the fighting and increased humanitarian access to the besieged enclave.

Gerson, the 28-year-old midfielder from Flamengo, has accepted a contract offer from Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg. Zenit will pay Flamengo a release clause of 25 million euros (approximately R$160 million) to secure the transfer, which is expected to be finalized after the FIFA Club World Cup. The contract with Zenit is reported to be for five years with a salary described as "irrefusable." Flamengo's player and staff, including Filipe Luís, have indicated that Gerson remains focused and unchanged in his current role with the team as they prepare for the tournament. Luiz Henrique, a former Botafogo player, confirmed having discussed Zenit with Gerson, providing insights about the Russian club. The transfer marks the end of Gerson's tenure at Flamengo following the Club World Cup.

Thousands of demonstrators marched in several Brazilian cities on Sunday, 15 June, to protest Israel’s military campaign in the Gaza Strip. Rallies were held in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro—where activists gathered beneath the Christ the Redeemer statue—and other urban centers as part of a coordinated international day of action.

Participants waved Palestinian flags, chanted slogans demanding an immediate cease-fire and denounced Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. Some groups urged President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration to move beyond public criticism of Israel and suspend bilateral trade, echoing calls made in protests abroad.

Israel’s offensive in Gaza began in 2023 and has left thousands dead and wounded, according to local health authorities and the United Nations. Sunday’s demonstrations add to mounting global pressure for a negotiated halt to the fighting and increased humanitarian access to the besieged enclave.

Gerson, the 28-year-old midfielder from Flamengo, has accepted a contract offer from Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg. Zenit will pay Flamengo a release clause of 25 million euros (approximately R$160 million) to secure the transfer, which is expected to be finalized after the FIFA Club World Cup. The contract with Zenit is reported to be for five years with a salary described as "irrefusable." Flamengo's player and staff, including Filipe Luís, have indicated that Gerson remains focused and unchanged in his current role with the team as they prepare for the tournament. Luiz Henrique, a former Botafogo player, confirmed having discussed Zenit with Gerson, providing insights about the Russian club. The transfer marks the end of Gerson's tenure at Flamengo following the Club World Cup.