Region | Palestinian Territories
Chavez calls Israel's Lieberman 'mafia boss'; denies Hezbollah operates in Venezuela
President Hugo Chavez has harshly condemned Israel for suggesting that Hezbollah is operating in Venezuela.
- Agencies
- Published: 08:36 August 7, 2009
Caracas: President Hugo Chavez has harshly condemned Israel for suggesting that Hezbollah is operating in Venezuela.
Chavez hurled insults at Israel's foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman, after another Israeli diplomat was quoted as saying Hezbollah has established cells in the South American country.
Chavez noted during speech Thursday that Israeli police have recommended the ultranationalist be indicted for a string of alleged corruption offenses.
He called Lieberman "a mafia boss," and added: "He's on trial there for money laundering."
Dorit Shavit, an Israeli diplomat for Latin America, told Colombia's El Tiempo newspaper last month that Hezbollah cells are operating on Venezuela's Margarita Island and along the Venezuelan-Colombian border.
More from Palestinian Territories
More from Region
News Editor's choice
-
Golf: Looking back with a sense of pride
Mohammad Juma Bu Amim, golf in DUBAi chief, is pleased with where the game is going in the region
-
Is Doha the new Arab political capital?
Qatar's bold policy stances elicit mixed reactions as the country eases onto Arab centre stage
-
6,000 cups and counting: Addicted to that tea
This cafeteria in Al Mamzar attracts thousands of customers daily, including the rich and not so rich
