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Chavez accuses Israel of 'new Holocaust'
AP on Yahoo ^ | 8/7/06 | AP

Posted on 08/07/2006 9:20:39 AM PDT by NormsRevenge

CARACAS, Venezuela - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Sunday renewed his criticism of Israel's military offensive in Lebanon, calling it a "new Holocaust."

Chavez's comments in his weekly radio and TV broadcast came three days after he said he was recalling Venezuela's top diplomat to Israel to express his government's indignation over Israeli attacks in Lebanon and its actions toward Palestinians.

"Israel has gone mad," Chavez said.

"They are massacring children, and no one knows how many are buried," he added, accusing Israel of being guilty of a "new Holocaust" and the "terrorist" U.S. government of complicity.

Israel's Foreign Ministry rebuffed Chavez's statements on Monday.

"Unfortunately, he (Chavez) is not known for his objectivity when it comes to the Middle East conflict," said ministry spokesman Mark Regev. "He has embraced the regional leaders who have called for the destruction of the Jewish state and I think there is a serious question as to his judgment when it comes to Middle East issues."

Chavez and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad have pledged to support one another in disputes with Washington. Ahmadinejad has drawn international condemnation with calls for Israel to be wiped off the map.

Israel said Friday it was concerned over the recall of Venezuela's charge d'affaires in Israel, but had not yet decided how to respond.

Chavez has previously called the Israeli military campaign "terrorism and fascism," and said last month that U.S. backing of Israel was putting the world on course toward another "Holocaust."


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; Israel; Politics/Elections; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: accuses; castro; chavez; holocaust; hugochavez; israel

In this picture released by the Miraflores Press Office Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez speaks during his Sunday TV and radio program 'Alo Presidente' in Bolivar City, some 400 miles southeast of Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006. President Chavez said his close friend Fidel Castro has been recuperating well after intestinal surgery, and said he hoped to see the Cuban leader again soon. (AP Photo/HO Miraflores Press)


1 posted on 08/07/2006 9:20:39 AM PDT by NormsRevenge
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To: NormsRevenge

Tricycles for rent stand on display during a carnival fair in Bartolome Maso, Cuba July 17, 2006. Picture taken July 17, 2006. REUTERS/Claudia Daut (CUBA)


2 posted on 08/07/2006 9:21:56 AM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ......Help the "Pendleton 8' and families -- http://www.freerepublic.com/~normsrevenge/)
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To: NormsRevenge

Chavez is shinning up the wrong pole...and after his brief moment in the sunshine of his ernstwhile friends (spelled tyrants), he is going to one day find out it is a long way to the bottom.


3 posted on 08/07/2006 9:22:29 AM PDT by Jeff Head (www.dragonsfuryseries.com)
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To: NormsRevenge

Who will rid us of this meddlesome Maoist?


4 posted on 08/07/2006 9:25:25 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative
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To: Jeff Head

If Iran ever gets involved in the battle between Hezbollah and Israel, we will go in and take the Mullahs out.

Chavez will be hiding under his bed when it's all over.


5 posted on 08/07/2006 9:27:42 AM PDT by Bigh4u2 (Denial is the first requirement to be a liberal)
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To: NormsRevenge

Time to hit back with a well orchestrated propoganda campaign beginning with Hugo's sexual preferences for young boys. He needs to go and go fast.


6 posted on 08/07/2006 9:33:28 AM PDT by HockeyPop
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To: NormsRevenge
Since the entire population of Lebanon is 3,874,050 as of July 2006, Israel would have to kill ALL of Lebanon TWICE to get to the holocaust levels.  Of course that silly little fact is lost on the herds of Venezuelans listening to this pinhead.

7 posted on 08/07/2006 9:43:34 AM PDT by HawaiianGecko (Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.)
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To: NormsRevenge

Chavez is overdue for his weekly roto-rooter treatment with his proctologist.


8 posted on 08/07/2006 9:44:25 AM PDT by Convert from ECUSA (The Arab League jihad continues on like a fart in an elevator - FR American in Israel)
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To: HawaiianGecko

But wait! I thought the FIRST holocaust never happened. Hmmm...this is quite a puzzle.


9 posted on 08/07/2006 9:46:08 AM PDT by The Blitherer (You were given the choice between war & dishonor. You chose dishonor & you will have war. -Churchill)
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To: NormsRevenge

""Israel has gone mad," Chavez said"

Hey Chavez, you were BORN mad.


10 posted on 08/07/2006 9:54:06 AM PDT by Jameison
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'new Holocaust'

oh, yeah! That's a headline that'll play to the New York Times crowd! Use it.

Hey, why stop there. Call the Jews "Hitler" already.

11 posted on 08/07/2006 9:58:37 AM PDT by Tanniker Smith (I didn't know she was a liberal when I married her.)
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Since the entire population of Lebanon is 3,874,050 as of July 2006,

The population of Brooklyn is only a little over 2 million. But we could take 'em all easy. Fuggeddaboutit.

12 posted on 08/07/2006 9:59:57 AM PDT by Tanniker Smith (I didn't know she was a liberal when I married her.)
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To: Tanniker Smith

"Makes ya sick" bump.


13 posted on 08/07/2006 10:01:34 AM PDT by Ciexyz (Leaning on the everlasting arms.)
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To: NormsRevenge

This is the kind of thing that a leftist leader does just before he triggers his own holocaust.


14 posted on 08/07/2006 10:14:24 AM PDT by Brilliant
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To: NormsRevenge

Did anyone else hear that Castro went to Venezuela for his operation? So much for Cuber's vaunted healthcare.


15 posted on 08/07/2006 10:15:42 AM PDT by massgopguy (massgopguy)
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To: NormsRevenge

Hear those bombs coming to get you? That's okay, you never will. Sleep tight ya bastard.


16 posted on 08/07/2006 10:22:39 AM PDT by Frank_Discussion (May the wings of Liberty never lose a feather!)
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To: NormsRevenge

Hear those bombs coming to get you? That's okay, you never will. Sleep tight ya bastard.


17 posted on 08/07/2006 10:31:37 AM PDT by Frank_Discussion (May the wings of Liberty never lose a feather!)
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To: NormsRevenge

Chavez can go to !#$$. That's what I feel and I will stand with Isreal.


18 posted on 08/07/2006 4:02:42 PM PDT by JOE43270 (JOE43270, God Bless America and All Who Have and Will Defend Her.)
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