Paraguayan President: Israel's response was exaggerated

Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benitez on Thursday urged Israel to reconsider the closing of its embassy in Asuncion, a move announced by Israel in response to the South American country's decision to move its embassy back to Tel Aviv.

"I regret Israel's decision. The reaction of closing the embassy was a little exaggerated and we urge authorities to reconsider it," Abdo Benitez said at a news conference, according to The Associated Press.