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The decision of the Latin American countries to recall their ambassadors in Tel Aviv is a "deep disappointment", says Israel.</div>
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El Salvador on Wednesday became the fifth Latin American country to withdraw its ambassador from Israel in protest at Israel's military offensive in Gaza.</div>
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Brazil, Chile, Ecuador and Peru have already recalled their ambassadors.</div>
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Israeli Foreign Ministry Spokesman Yigal Palmor said that the move encourages Hamas; "this decision encourages Hamas which has been recognized as a terrorist organization by several countries. The countries standing against terror must act responsibly and should not reward them. While Hamas has been responsible for hindering a ceasfire, El Salvador, Peru and Chile were expected to support international attitude for peace and demilitarization of Gaza", the statement said.</div>
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Earlier Israel criticized Brazil over its decision to recall its ambassador in protest at Israel's military offensive in Gaza.</div>
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Brazil was one of 29 countries in the UN Human Rights Council that voted last Wednesday to investigate Israel over its military offensive in Gaza.</div>
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During a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping on July 17, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said her country was "profoundly concerned by the dramatic events" in Gaza.</div>
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The Palestinian death toll from a devastating Israeli onslaught on the Gaza Strip rose to 1283, according to a Gaza Health Ministry spokesman.</div>
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According to the spokesman, at least 7170 Palestinians have also been injured in the ongoing Israeli attacks since July 7.</div>
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