Israel Matzav: Chavez calls Israel a 'murderous arm of the Yankee empire'

Chavez calls Israel a 'murderous arm of the Yankee empire'

In an appearance with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez referred to Israel as a 'murderous arm of the Yankee empire' (Hat Tip: David Hazony via Twitter).

The Venezuelan singled out a comment by President Shimon Peres during a visit this month to South America that his and Ahmadinejad's days in power may be numbered.

"We know what the state of Israel stands for - a murderous arm of the Yankee empire," Chavez told joint news conference. "What the president of Israel said, we take as a threat."

Hazony asks whether Chavez is just a Phillies fan. The Venezuelan national uniform worn by Chavez is remarkably similar to a Phillies uniform, isn't it?

Hmmm.

Israel Matzav: Chavez calls Israel a 'murderous arm of the Yankee empire'