Venezuela expelled the Israeli ambassador in solidarity with the Palestinian people

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Caracas : Venezuela | 10 months ago

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Hugo Chávez in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Jan/26/2003.

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Hugo Chávez in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Jan/26/2003.

The government of President Hugo ChavezHugo Chavez ordered the expulsion of Israel's ambassador, Shlomo Cohen, and some embassy personnel to protest against the country's attack on Gaza Strip and in solidarity with the Palestinian people, announced the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ( MRE).

According to Israel Radio and in response to the Venezuela’s Foreign Ministry, the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem said that Israel will continue to protect itself from its enemies.

Hugo Chavez has also firmly condemned Israel, called on Israelis to stand up against their government.

This happens after 40 Palestinians were killed at a UN school where civilians had taken shelter.

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