Another boost from South America: Israel and Venezuela renew consular relations

Israel and Venezuela have agreed to renew consular relations following talks between Foreign Ministers Gideon Sa'ar and Felix Plasencia. A coordination mechanism will be established to provide consular services to citizens of both countries. The move follows Israeli aid after the earthquakes on June 24. The death toll has risen to 6,301. The Jewish community in Caracas expressed hope and joy.

Israel and Venezuela have agreed to renew consular relations, according to a joint statement. The agreement was reached following talks held in recent days between Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia. As part of the move, a coordination mechanism will be established to allow the provision of consular services to citizens of both countries. Israel and Venezuela have not had diplomatic relations since 2009. The rapprochement stems from Israeli aid provided to Venezuela after the deadly earthquakes that struck on June 24. According to data from the president of Venezuela's National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, the death toll has risen to 6,301. The Jewish community in Venezuela received the news with joy. A resident of Caracas said it was a necessary relief for families and citizens. Dr. Miguel Truzman, coordinator of CAIV, said that "today a new era begins" and that in the near future full diplomatic relations will be renewed.