Israel and Venezuela Restore Consular Ties After 17-Year Gap
TL;DR
Israel and Venezuela agreed to renew consular relations and establish an official coordination mechanism to provide consular services to citizens of both nations, the first step after 17 years without ties. The move followed talks between Foreign Ministers Gideon Sa’ar and Félix Plasencia and includes ongoing cooperation on emergency relief and support for Venezuela’s Jewish community, with the potential for full diplomatic restoration in the future.
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