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Venezuela and Israel agree to restore consular relations
Venezuela and Israel have agreed to restore consular relations and establish a coordination mechanism to provide services to their respective citizens. This agreement marks a significant shift in bilateral relations, which have been severed since January 2009 when Venezuela cut ties in response to Israeli military actions in the Gaza Strip.
The rapprochement follows a visit by an Israeli humanitarian delegation to Venezuela to assist with recovery efforts after devastating earthquakes struck the country in June. The two nations have also agreed to continue technical cooperation regarding emergency response and disaster recovery.
While the agreement restores consular services, it does not currently constitute a full restoration of formal diplomatic relations. Both governments highlighted the importance of the bond between Israel and the Jewish community residing in Venezuela, describing it as a historical bridge of friendship.
Entities
Delcy Rodríguez · Felix Plasencia · Félix Plasencia González · Gideon Sa'ar · Isaac Cohen · Israel · Israel · Venezuela · Venezuela
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The restoration of consular services follows Israel's dispatch of humanitarian aid and rescue teams to Venezuela after June earthquakes. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.in.gr · www.insider.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The two nations will establish a coordination mechanism to provide consular services to their respective citizens. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.insider.gr
- [● 20 SOURCES] Diplomatic relations between Israel and Venezuela had been severed for 17 years. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.in.gr · www.insider.gr · www.aljazeera.com · antiguatribune.com · +14 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] Venezuela severed ties with Israel in January 2009 due to Israeli military actions in the Gaza Strip. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.in.gr · www.insider.gr · www.aljazeera.com · antiguatribune.com · +15 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] Both governments recognized the Jewish community in Venezuela as a historical bridge of friendship between the two nations. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.in.gr · www.insider.gr · www.aljazeera.com · antiguatribune.com · +15 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The agreement does not currently constitute a full restoration of formal diplomatic relations. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.aljazeera.com · antiguatribune.com · trinidadtribune.com · www.in.gr · +2 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Negotiations were held between Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Venezuelan official Félix Plasencia. www.insider.gr · www.haber7.com · almomento.net · hoydia.com.ar
- [● 25 SOURCES] Venezuela and Israel have agreed to restore consular relations and create a joint coordination mechanism for citizen services. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.in.gr · www.insider.gr · www.aljazeera.com · antiguatribune.com · +19 more
- [● 22 SOURCES] The two countries agreed to continue cooperation in emergency response and disaster recovery. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.in.gr · www.aljazeera.com · antiguatribune.com · www.insider.gr · +16 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The agreement follows discussions between Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Venezuelan official Félix Plasencia. www.insider.gr · www.haber7.com · almomento.net
- [● 14 SOURCES] Venezuela and Israel have agreed to restore consular services after a 17-year hiatus. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.in.gr · www.insider.gr · www.aljazeera.com · antiguatribune.com · +8 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The agreement restores consular services but does not yet constitute a full restoration of formal diplomatic relations. www.tromaktiko.gr