Venezuela 'to sever Israel ties'

[Venezuela shows the Arabs - and rest of the world - the way]

The President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, has said his country is likely to sever ties with Israel in protest at its military offensive in Lebanon. Mr Chavez said he had "no interest" in maintaining relations with Israel, whom he has accused of committing genocide. Venezuela recalled its charge d'affaires to Israel last week, prompting Israel to withdraw its ambassador to Caracas on Monday.

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