1.0link191963<![CDATA[Venezuela, Palestinians Establish Official Ties]]>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/27/venezuela-palestinians-es_n_191963.htmlCARACAS, Venezuela — Palestinian officials established formal ties on Monday with Venezuela and opened a diplomatic mission in the South American country.
Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad al-Malki thanked President Hugo Chavez's government for its support during the recent Israeli military offensive in the Gaza Strip, which prompted the Venezuelan leader to break off relations with Israel.