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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · Aug 11, 6:58 PM
Venezuela and Israel restore consular ties as relations warm
Despite cutting diplomatic ties with Israel in 2009, Caracas has shifted alignment in wake of Maduro abduction.
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Venezuela and Israel restore consular ties as relations warm
Al Jazeera English and UPI describe the same event in different terms.
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What happened Despite cutting diplomatic ties with Israel in 2009, Caracas has shifted alignment in wake of Maduro abduction.
The headline split Al Jazeera English frames it as "Venezuela and Israel restore consular ties as relations warm". South China Morning Post frames it as "Israel and Venezuela renew consular ties after 17 years of no diplomacy".
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CenterVenezuela and Israel restore consular ties as relations warm
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Times of IsraelNews report · Aug 11, 8:54 PM
Israel and Venezuela renew consular relations for first time since 2009
After 17-year diplomatic break, countries say they will reestablish ties, continue 'cooperation stemming from' Israel's humanitarian mission after deadly June double earthquake
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UPIWire story · Aug 11, 6:51 PM
Israel sees diplomatic gains in Latin America with Colombia, Venezuela
Israel recorded two diplomatic advances in Latin America, with Colombia and Venezuela reaching out to improve relations with the country.
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South China Morning PostNews report · Aug 11, 6:43 PM
Israel and Venezuela renew consular ties after 17 years of no diplomacy
Israel and Venezuela announced on Tuesday that they had renewed consular relations 17 years after diplomatic ties were severed between the two countries. The move comes after Israel sent an...
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