The Palestinian Authority condemned the 'direct intervention of some countries in the internal affairs of Venezuela by supporting an attempted coup against President Nicolás Maduro.' Palestinian Authority condemns the 'direct intervention of some countries in the internal affairs of #Venezuela by supporting an attempted coup against President #NicolasMaduro.' — Khaled Abu Toameh (@KhaledAbuToameh) January 23, 2019 In the past, Israel and Venezuela have not always had the best relations because of the country's Palestinian support. In 2009, Venezuela expelled the Israeli ambassador, charging Israel with “persecuting” the Palestinians.