Israel and Venezuela renew diplomatic relations

Israel and Venezuela renew diplomatic relations Israel and Venezuela have announced the restoration of their diplomatic relations after 17 years of severed ties.  In a statement posted on X, Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar said the two countries had "agreed to establish a coordination mechanism that will enable the provision of consular services to citizens of both countries." Venezuela originally severed its consular relations with Israel in 2009 under the leftist president Hugo…