Nicaragua's Ortega Compares Netanyahu, Zelensky to Hitler

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has made inflammatory statements comparing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Adolf Hitler, accusing them of pursuing terroristic policies and dragging NATO into conflict with Russia. Ortega's comments, made during a televised speech, reflect Nicaragua's recent diplomatic severance with Israel amid ongoing tensions in Gaza, which he labeled as 'genocidal'. He asserted that both leaders are 'sons of the devil' and framed their actions within a historical context of Nazi ideology. In addition, Nicaragua has filed a lawsuit against Germany at the International Court of Justice, demanding the cessation of arms exports to Israel and claiming violations of the Genocide Convention. This move further aligns Nicaragua with Russia, as Ortega has expressed confidence in Russia's potential to overcome fascism in Ukraine. The Nicaraguan government’s stance is part of a broader narrative of solidarity with Palestine and condemnation of Western military support for Israel.