English: A map of the world, showing the states which have diplomatic relations with Israel. Note that the lack of diplomatic relations does not mean non-recognition, and does not mean lack of commercial relations or other type of international relations. Since the War in Gaza (Dec 2008-Jan 2009), Venezuela and Bolivia have cut ties with Israel. Mauritania announced it would "suspend" its relations with Israel, and backed this statement with operational steps in February 2009 when it closed the embassies of Mauritania in Israel and of Israel in Mauritania.