Venezuela Labels Israeli FM a War Criminal, Demands Global Action

Iván Gil, the foreign minister of Venezuela, has responded harshly to Israeli Foreign Minister Gidoen Sarr, calling him a “war criminal” and perpetrator of genocide who has to face international justice.

The statement comes following Saar accusing Venezuela of causing regional instability, escalating the refugee issue, and serving as a link between Yemen, Hamas, and Hezbollah during a speech in Paraguay’s Senate and House of Representatives.

“The name of Venezuela is too great to come out of your filthy mouth and your hands stained with innocent blood. We are a people who struggle for our sovereignty and defend human rights and international law. You represent the opposite.” Gil disputed the assertions, he said.

He went on to say that Saar’s rhetoric does not worry Venezuela, adding, “What matters is that sooner or later, you will face international justice.”

However, Israeli Foreign Minister Saar is currently having meetings with President Santiago Peña, Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez, and a group of business executives during his first official visit to Paraguay. His next trip is anticipated to be to Argentina.

It should be noted that Venezuela has repeatedly called for the arrest of Israeli leaders as war criminals and denounced Israeli military activities in Gaza and the wider region.