Expulsion is in protest of Israeli strike against Palestinians , minister says . Venezuelan government statement condemned `` flagrant violations '' by Israel . Score: 6 Israeli army `` cowards '' Israeli spokesman says Venezuela has given `` automatic support '' to extremists .
Expulsion is in protest of Israeli strike against Palestinians , minister says . Venezuelan government statement condemned `` flagrant violations '' by Israel . President Hugo Chavez calls Israeli army `` cowards '' Israeli spokesman says Venezuela has given `` automatic support '' to extremists .