Chavez," Israel threatened us and we will consequently take action"

November 26,2009 Caracas, Venezuela El Universal

In both Presidential Speeches, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Hugo Chavez exchanged several statements and reaffirmed partnership against the "imperialist threat". In front of El Palacio de Miraflores, Chavez welcomed Ahmadinejad as a " anti-imperialist gladiator" and as a "brother and companion" in the fight for the "free countries". Ahmadinejad referred to Chavez as a "brave brother" and a man that can resist "like a mountain". In several occasions the two were witnessed holding hands. Ahmadinejad stated that, "Chavez is a great revolutionary figure. I am his brother and his friend and for me this is an honor, we will be together until the end." Chavez came out in defense of Ahmadinejad from the "attacks of the Western World".In Argentina President Shimon Peres said that these two figures are doomed to fall, " Not because any of us will kill them, but because their own countries are sick of them and will not be long before they disappear." In reponse Chavez stated,"What the President of Israel said we will take as a threat and respond consequently with action." He went on to say that Israel is just the "murderous arm of the Yankee empire".
Chavez said that peace will only be achieved when imperialism is completely destroyed.Chavez criticized the countries for calling Ahmadinejad a "fighter" when they are the "aggressors".Chavez said that America cannot complain since they are the one setting up "yankee" military outposts in Columbia. "We are the threat only when we are threatened", he went on to say. Ahmadinejad said Venezuela and Iran are creating a "united front against arrogant North- American imperialism". Chavez went to Cuba to visit Fidel Castro a few days later and claimed that Ahmadinejad visiting Venezuela was as if he had visited Cuba because they are from the same "mother-country".
The partnership between Iran and Venezuela is not only dangerous because of the nuclear threat the two powers pose, but also in their mutual hate for the state of Israel. If they were ever to create a nuclear weapon Israel would be attacked first due to its proximity and now this mutual threat. The statement made by Peres further angered the two Presidents and made their position clear. The fact that Ahmadinejad said that the two countries will be "together until the end" should serve as a warning to the worldwide community and a call to action against these two super powers. They are already gaining steam and someone needs to stop their union before it is too late.
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