Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel recognizes Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s president (IsraeliPM/Youtube)
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel recognizes Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s president (IsraeliPM/Youtube)
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Israel on Sunday joined the United States, Canada most of Latin America and some countries in Europe on Sunday in recognizing Juan Guaido as president in Venezuela.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the announcement in a taped message from his office. The decision comes despite concern about how it will impact on the country’s Jewish community, which stands today at 6,000, down from 20,000 in 1985 but after reported US pressure that Israel fall in line with US policy.
On Saturday US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told the UN Security Council, “now is the time for every other national to pick a side. No more delays, no more games. Either you stand with the forces of freedom, or you’re in league with [Nicolas] Maduro and his mayhem.”
Guaido, the head of the opposition and president of the National Assembly, declared himself interim president on Wednesday, a step soon recognized by the US.
Maduro, and his predecessor Hugo Chavez, have been harsh critics of Israel, with Chavez breaking off ties between the two countries in 2009.
#Venezuela: this one is for spin doctors and media expert. Two #presidents, both on tellie at the same time, one heading military exercises, the other in a #church.. who’ll prevail? #ThisIsVzla pic.twitter.com/HJ69Cn7cxD
— stefano pozzebon (@StePozzebon) January 27, 2019
US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman said that he appreciated Israel’s decision. “Appreciation and kudos to the Government of Israel for standing with the people of Venezuela and the forces of freedom and democracy,” Friedman wrote on Twitter.
Appreciation and kudos to the Government of Israel for standing with the people of Venezuela and the forces of freedom and democracy.https://t.co/jUcq4ZfEEA
— David M. Friedman (@USAmbIsrael) January 27, 2019
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