Venezuela

Danny Danon and his Venezuelan counterpart discussed stronger bilateral ties, consular cooperation and Israeli humanitarian assistance, weeks after the countries reopened an official channel for the first time since 2009.

Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, says the energy agreement with the United States will last 25 years and could bring the country roughly $209 billion. American companies are preparing to expand their operations, while protests against the U.S. presence continue in Caracas.

Israel and Venezuela have agreed to restore consular relations after years without diplomatic ties. The agreement includes a mechanism for citizen services and continued cooperation following the deadly earthquakes.

Thirty-two Israeli experts remain after most international teams departed, helping authorities move from earthquake response to long-term reconstruction

At Venezuela's request, Israel has expanded its earthquake relief mission to help develop a recovery plan for areas devastated by the recent earthquakes.

A security guard trapped for eight days beneath the ruins of a shopping center in Venezuela was rescued alive in a complex operation. At the same time, the death toll continues to rise and the humanitarian crisis is deepening.

Israeli drone operators worked with Mexico’s Topos rescue team in La Guaira, using AI tools to map safe routes through the rubble

Rescue teams in Venezuela are still searching for survivors beneath the rubble of hundreds of buildings damaged in the earthquake. Seventeen countries have sent about 1,600 firefighters and medical personnel. Local authorities estimate that roughly 25,000 people are still missing.

So far, 164 people have been reported dead and about 1,000 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. Dozens of teams from several countries are making their way to the South American nation to help search for people trapped beneath the rubble.

In a late-night post on X, President Donald Trump blasted Pope Leo XIV as weak on crime and foreign policy, saying: "I don't want a pope who criticizes the U.S. president when I'm doing exactly what I was elected to do—in a landslide."

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First shipment since 2020 highlights post-Maduro trade reset as Trump says Washington will oversee Venezuelan crude sales

An Israel-Argentinian citizen, accused by Caracas of being a foreign mercenary, returns to Israel after sustained diplomatic and intelligence efforts

Explosions near Jewish neighborhoods, synagogue closures, and regime-linked intimidation leave a small community relieved in private but wary in public

Delcy Rodríguez sworn in as interim president as Trump delays elections, rejects María Corina Machado, and warns of further U.S. military action

Former Venezuelan leader appears in shackles on narcotics charges as courtroom drama unfolds, UN diplomats clash, and an interim successor is sworn in Caracas

Former Venezuelan president faces U.S. narcoterrorism charges after being seized

President describes helicopter raid, threatens second strikes, and warns Iran it will “get hit very hard” if protesters are killed

Secretary of State details Washington’s approach in Venezuela, citing drug trafficking, Iran and Hezbollah ties, oil policy, and political transition

Senior U.S. Judge Alvin Hellerstein, 92, will oversee the Manhattan prosecution of Venezuela’s former leader following his transfer to American custody