Hamas extends condolences over demise of Chavez

The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, extended heartfelt condolences to the “friendly people and government” of Venezuela over the death of president Hugo Chavez on Tuesday night.

Hamas hailed in a statement on Wednesday Chavez’s stands in support of the Palestine cause, adding that he always defended the Palestinian people and its freedom and condemned the Israeli war on Gaza.

Hamas hoped that Venezuela would remain as always an ardent supporter of the Palestinian people’s rights in face of Israeli occupation and arrogance.