The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-venezuela-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:55:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israel-Venezuela relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-venezuela-relations/ 32 32 Israeli-Argentinian imprisoned in Venezuela for over a year released, returns home https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-argentinian-imprisoned-in-venezuela-for-over-a-year-released-returns-home/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:58:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3733089 Yaakov Harari, 72, said to be among 125 accused of serving as US mercenaries last January; Venezuela says release of prisoners part of efforts to 'seek peace' with Washington

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]]> Relieved to see Maduro deposed, can Venezuela’s Jewish diaspora imagine returning? https://www.timesofisrael.com/relieved-to-see-maduro-deposed-can-venezuelas-jewish-diaspora-imagine-returning/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:58:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3729519 An estimated 20,000 Venezuelan Jews fled state-fueled antisemitism during the Chavez era, leaving just 4,000 behind. They're hesitating to pick up the pieces for now

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]]> With Venezuela raid, Trump fires a message to Iran and Hamas. Will they listen? https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-venezuela-raid-trump-fires-a-message-to-iran-and-hamas-will-they-listen/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 13:33:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3726128 The bold operation in Venezuela shows the Mideast that the US president is willing to back up his threats, but will likely also convince Khamenei that the US wants regime change, hardening Tehran

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]]> Israel expresses hope for resumption of Venezuela ties after Maduro’s deposal https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-expresses-hope-for-resumption-of-venezuela-ties-after-maduros-deposal/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 17:58:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3725951 Foreign minister welcomes 'removal of the dictator'; Netanyahu congratulates Trump for 'bold and historic leadership,' without directly mentioning the operation

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]]> Foreign Ministry advises Israelis to avoid travel to Venezuela after US strikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/foreign-ministry-advises-israelis-to-avoid-travel-to-venezuela-after-us-strikes/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 16:07:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3725897 Updating its general warning, Israel now advises against all travel to country, including for dual Israeli-Venezuelan citizens; Caracas broke diplomatic ties with Jerusalem in 2009

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]]> At 88, Venezuela’s would-be ambassador to Israel can’t wait to get to work https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-88-venezuelas-would-be-ambassador-to-israel-cant-wait-to-get-to-work/ Sat, 14 Dec 2019 03:19:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2199541 After 44 years as chief rabbi, Pynchas Brener is ready for a new career in diplomacy. But so far, Jerusalem recognizes him only as interim leader Guaido's 'special representative'

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]]> Venezuelan opposition leader appoints rabbi as envoy to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/venezuelan-opposition-leader-appoints-rabbi-as-envoy-to-israel/ Wed, 14 Aug 2019 09:20:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2129861 Juan Guaido, recognized by Netanyahu as Venezuela's legitimate president, looks to restore ties with Jerusalem even as Maduro remains in power in Caracas

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]]> Venezuela government says it thwarted ‘coup’ plot aided by Israeli, US ‘agents’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/venezuela-government-says-it-thwarted-coup-plot-aided-by-israeli-us-agents/ Wed, 26 Jun 2019 23:31:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2101495 After defecting to US, former intelligence chief says Hezbollah cells were allowed to operate in Venezuela and raise funds

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]]> Jews fleeing Venezuela for Israel face language barriers and work shortages https://www.timesofisrael.com/jews-fleeing-venezuela-for-israel-face-language-barriers-and-work-shortages/ Sun, 24 Mar 2019 14:25:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2028119 15,000 Jews have left the South American country in the past decade. For the hundreds who reach the Jewish state, high integration hurdles may mean their journeys have just begun

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]]> Venezuela’s Maduro says rival Guaido ‘serves the interests of US and Zionists’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/venezuelas-maduro-says-rival-serves-the-interests-of-the-us-and-the-zionists/ Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:54:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2019226 Venezuelan leader tells Hezbollah-linked outlet he feels 'love for the noble Palestinian cause,' denies Lebanese terror group's operatives in country

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]]> Venezuelan challenger Guaido says he’s working to renew ties with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/venezuelan-challenger-guaido-says-hes-working-to-renew-ties-with-israel/ Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:40:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2017099&preview=true&preview_id=2017099 Self-proclaimed leader tells Israeli paper talks 'at their height,' doesn't rule out embassy in Jerusalem; Foreign Ministry refuses to comment

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]]> Venezuelan Jews accept Israeli recognition of opposition leader: Chief rabbi https://www.timesofisrael.com/venezuelan-jews-accept-israeli-recognition-of-opposition-leader-chief-rabbi/ Fri, 01 Feb 2019 21:42:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2010761 Isaac Cohen’s statement seems to contradict his community’s policy of neutrality in the power struggle

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]]> Top Venezuelan opposition figure asks Jewish expats to return https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-venezuelan-opposition-figure-asks-jewish-expats-to-return/ Tue, 29 Jan 2019 22:19:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2008515 Maria Corina Machado thanks Netanyahu for recognizing Juan Guaido as interim president; says she hopes many who were forced to leave will now come back to rebuild nation

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]]> Invoking Auschwitz liberation, Venezuela ‘president’ welcomes Israel recognition https://www.timesofisrael.com/venezuelas-self-proclaimed-interim-president-thanks-netanyahu-for-recognition/ Mon, 28 Jan 2019 07:33:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2007263&preview=true&preview_id=2007263 Referring to Soviet troops' victory, Juan Guaido thanks Netanyahu for supporting him 'just as our country is also fighting for its freedom'

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]]> Israel recognizes opposition leader’s new government in Venezuela https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-recognizes-opposition-leaders-new-government-in-venezuela/ Sun, 27 Jan 2019 15:44:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2006908&preview=true&preview_id=2006908 Jerusalem backs self-declared interim president Guaido, acceding to US request after earlier concerns Maduro regime could retaliate against local Jewish community

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