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The rabbi who reconciled Venezuela with Israel stares at Pedro Sánchez

Rabbi Pynchas Brener, who helped reconcile Venezuela and Israel after the 2023 earthquake, expresses dismay at Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's hardening stance toward Israel, including recognizing Palestine, withdrawing the ambassador, and formally dismissing the…

Rabbi Pynchas Brener facilitated humanitarian ties between Venezuela and Israel after the 2023 earthquake, despite no formal diplomatic relations.

Israel sent a delegation to Venezuela that stayed for two weeks, extended by two more weeks at the request of Delcy Rodríguez.

Spain, under Pedro Sánchez, recognized the State of Palestine in May 2024, withdrew its ambassador, and in March 2026 formally dismissed its diplomatic representative in Tel Aviv.

Brener expresses confusion and pain over Spain's actions, citing deep Jewish roots in Spain and the historical correction of the expulsion.

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