Israel–Venezuela relations
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Israeli–Venezuelan relations refer to foreign relations between Israel and Venezuela. Both countries have no formal relations since 2009. Canada serves as Israel's protecting power in Venezuela through its embassy in Caracas, while Spain serves as Venezuela's protecting power in Israel through its embassy in Tel Aviv.
Venezuela voted in favor of Israeli membership in the United Nations in 1949, and established diplomatic ties.
Though relations between the two countries were traditionally strong, they have soured considerably under the presidency of
History
Venezuela voted in favor of the United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine on November 29, 1947, and established diplomatic ties with Israel later on.[1]
Venezuela's first representative in Israel,
When the United Nations passed
Milos Alcalay served as Venezuela's Ambassador to Israel from 1992 to 1995. Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres visited Caracas in January 1995, during the second Caldera administration, to "cement ties with friendly countries, and to deepen cooperation in areas of mutual benefit". Venezuela's Foreign Minister noted that "The reception that was given for Foreign Minister Peres was unprecedented."[5]
Recent relations
In 2005, the Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee reported "an active Israeli embassy in Caracas and modest but growing bilateral trade."[6]
2005 F-16 deal
In 2005, Israel had an agreement with Venezuela to service and upgrade its U.S.-built
2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict
In
In the Arab world Chávez's actions and comments saw widespread praise,
Venezuelan Oil Minister
On August 25, 2006, Reuters reported that Chávez had called for Israeli leaders to face a trial for genocide over killing in the Lebanon conflict. Speaking from Beijing, Chávez said the Jewish state had "done something similar or, perhaps worse, who knows, than what the Nazis did".[18]
In August 2006, during Chávez's visit to Syria, El Universal reported that the Governments of Syria and Venezuela demanded that Israel retire from the Golan Heights.[19]
2008
In 2008, during the spat with Colombia over the latter's intrusion into Ecuador, Chávez said "the Colombian government has become the Israel of Latin America." In doing so he also reiterated his criticism of the Israel Defense Forces' strikes on Palestinian militants.[20] His remarks were criticized by the Israeli ambassador to Argentina Rafael Eldad accusing Chávez of "introducing the culture of hatred into Latin America" while calling for messages of peace and calm for the region.[21]
Gaza War (2009)
On January 5, Chávez called the violence "state terrorism", saying of the attacks "the Holocaust, that is what is happening right now in Gaza".
On April 27, 2009, Venezuela officially recognised the existence of the State of Palestine.[citation needed]
In April 2009, Israel selected Canada as its protecting power in Venezuela.[27][28] In September 2009, Venezuela's Foreign Ministry appointed Spain to be its protecting power in Israel.[29]
2010
At a rally in June 2010, Chávez alleged that “Israel is financing the Venezuelan opposition. There are even groups of Israeli terrorists, of the
During a visit by Syrian President
2017
In March 2017, President Nicolás Maduro announced a "desire" to re-establish relations with Israel following a meeting with Venezuela's Sephardic chief rabbi Isaac Cohen.[35]
2019
On January 27, 2019, Israeli Prime Minister
Later that year in August 2019, Guaido appointed Rabbi Pynchas Brener as the new ambassador to Israel.[37]
See also
- Antisemitism in Venezuela
- History of the Jews in Venezuela
- List of Venezuelan Jews
- Foreign policy of Hugo Chávez
- International recognition of Israel
Notes
- ^ a b Krusch, David. The Virtual Jewish History Tour: Venezuela. Jewish Virtual Library. American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise. Accessed 13 August 2006.
- ^ Israel Government Yearbook 1959/60
- ^ Israel Government Yearbooks from 1959-1981
- ^ Resolution adopted by the General Assembly: 3379 (XXX). Elimination of all forms of racial discrimination. Archived 2009-02-01 at the Wayback Machine United Nations, 10 November 1975. Accessed 13 August 2006.
- ^ Foreign Ministry Statement on visit of Foreign Minister Peres to Venezuela and Argentina. Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 15:1995–1996, 15 January 1995. Accessed 13 August 2006.
- ^ Harris, David A. Letter from Caracas. Archived 2015-01-18 at the Wayback Machine American Jewish Committee, 20 October 2005. Accessed April 3, 2008.
- ^ Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs, November 10, 2005. Accessed August 13, 2006.
- ^ Roundup: Latin American countries condemn Israeli brutal attack on Lebanon. People's Daily Online, July 31, 2006. Available here. Accessed 14 August 2006.
- ^ Khatib, Dima. Winning Arab hearts and minds. Archived 2006-09-05 at the Wayback Machine Al Jazeera, 18 August 2006. Accessed April 3, 2008.
- ^ Israel is not informed about Venezuela's plans to break off relations. Archived 2006-08-11 at the Wayback Machine El Universal, August 9, 2006. Accessed April 3, 2008.
- ^ ADL: Chavez comparison of IDF and Hitler is outrageous. Haaretz service, August 8, 2006. Accessed April 3, 2008.
- ^ Shoer-Roth, Daniel. Uproar: Chávez equates Nazis, Israelis. MiamiHerald.com, 9 August 2006. Accessed 9 August 2006. Archived September 21, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
- fascist aggression against innocent people. Are we human or what are we?... I feel indignation for Israel's assault on the Palestinian people and the Lebanese people. They dropped bombs on shelters. ... It's a Holocaust that is occurring there." - Venezuela President Asks International Leaders To Halt Israeli Offensive.[permanent dead link] Dow Jones Newswire, Morning Star, August 10, 2006.
- ^ Syrian communists urge Arab leaders to copy Venezuela’s protest against Israel. Archived 2007-03-23 at the Wayback Machine Khaleej Times, August 4, 2006. Accessed April 3, 2008.
- ^ Resounding failure. Archived 2006-08-16 at the Wayback Machine Al-Ahram, 10–16 August 2006 Issue No. 807. Accessed April 3, 2008.
- ^ Sreeharsha, Vinod. As Chavez cozies up to Iran, Venezuelan community shudders. Archived 2006-09-29 at the Wayback Machine Jewish Telegraphic Agency, 20 August 2006.
- ^ a b Venezuela Won't Push for Israel Boycott.[permanent dead link] ABC7 News, August 13, 2006. Accessed August 13, 2006.
- ^ Chavez says Israeli leaders should face trial. Reuters, 25 August 2006. Also available online here.
- ^ Syria, Venezuela denounces US "double-standard policy". Archived 2007-12-21 at the Wayback Machine El Universal, 31 August 2006. Accessed April 3, 2008.
- ^ "Chavez: Colombia is the Israel of Latin America". The Jerusalem Post. March 2, 2008. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
- ^ "Israel acusa a Chávez de promover el odio en América Latina". Noticias 24. 2008-03-03. Archived from the original on 9 March 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
- ^ Al Jazeera English - Americas - Venezuela expels Israeli ambassador.English.aljazeera.net. Retrieved on 2009-01-08
- ^ Bloomberg.com: Latin America.Bloomberg.com. Retrieved on 2009-01-08
- ^ Agencies, News (January 5, 2009). "Venezuela expels Israeli envoy over Gaza". Ynet. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
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- ^ Fenton, Anthony (3 March 2009). "Canada will Represent Israel in Venezuela: Minister". The Dominion. No. 59.
- ^ Kelemen, Jasmina (21 April 2009). "Canada to represent Israel in Venezuela". Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
- ^ "Venezuela: Spain Will Represent Our Interests in Israel". Haaretz. Associated Press. 16 September 2009.
- ^ Venezuela’s Chavez attacks Israel in speech, Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA), June 8, 2010.
- ^ Venezuela’s Chavez Attacks Israel in Speech Archived 2010-06-14 at the Wayback Machine Baltimore Jewish Times, June 7, 2010.
- ^ Chavez Condemnation of Israeli Massacre Draws Worldwide Support Archived 2010-06-20 at the Wayback Machine, Hamsayeh.net, June 06, 2010.
- ^ Peguero, José (9 March 2013). "Religiosos indican que Chávez murió por maldecir a Israel (videos)". Ensegundos.net (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 27 July 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
- ^ Chavez to Assad: Israel will be ‘put in its place’, Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA), June 27, 2010.
- ^ "Venezuela expresses 'desire' to reestablish relations with Israel". The Times of Israel. March 27, 2017. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
- ^ Sanz, Juan Carlos (January 27, 2019). "Israel reconoce a Guaidó como líder de Venezuela". El País (in Spanish). Retrieved February 21, 2021.
- ^ Tercatin, Rossella (August 14, 2019). "Guaido to designate rabbi as Venezuelan Ambassador to Israel". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved February 21, 2021.