A January 21 cease-fire put an end to fighting between Hamas militants in Gaza and Israel , which had launched a three-week offensive , saying its goal was to stop missile strikes into southern Israel . Venezuelan ambassador to Israel and two others expelled . The U.S. State Department said the sanctions were imposed in response to Venezuela's "continued failure to respect its international obligations. Venezuelan foreign minister says country is proud of the expulsion from Israel .
Venezuelan ambassador to Israel and two others expelled . The U.S. State Department said the sanctions were imposed in response to Venezuela's "continued failure to respect its international obligations. Venezuelan foreign minister says country is proud of the expulsion from Israel .