Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel recognizes Juan Guaidó as President of Venezuela

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the recognition of the new political leadership in Venezuela.

"Israel joins the United States, Canada, most Latin American countries and countries of Europe to recognize the new leadership in VenezuelaNetanyahu said in the video published in English.

In this way, Israel recognizes the government of Juan Guaidó as the legitimate government of Venezuela.

Israel and Venezuela they have not had diplomatic relations since 2009, when Chavez expelled Israeli diplomats from the country during the military operation Lead hardened in the Gaza Strip.

Shortly after the inauguration of Juan Guaidó, a strong movement in social networks began calling for renewed relations between countries, which could occur in the near future.