Venezuela’s Guaido says he is working with Israel to restore ties

Venezuela’s self-declared leader Juan Guaido says he is working with Israel to restore diplomatic relations between the countries that were severed in solidarity with Palestinians in the wake of the 2008 Gaza war.

“I am very happy to report that the process of stabilizing relations with Israel is at its height,” Guaido tells the Israel Hayom daily. “This is very important to us.”

He says the announcement of resumed ties would be announced “at the proper time.”

Last month, Israel joined the US in officially recognizing Guaido as interim leader of Venezuala as he challenges President Nicolas Maduro’s rule amid a growing humanitarian crisis fueled by falling oil prices and government mismanagement.

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