Venezuela

Russia threatens to deploy military to Cuba and Venezuela in response to tensions with US

Talks between Russia and US break down over Ukraine and NATO expansion, with Russian demands being rejected by Washington and allies.

Report: Palestinian terrorists finding safe haven in Venezuela

Venezuelan hacker group reveals country hosting Palestinian Arab groups involved in money laundering, drug dealing, and terrorist activity.

Report: Venezuela giving refuge to Hezbollah terrorists

Operation reveals Hezbollah engaged in arms trafficking, drug trade, money laundering, has direct ties to country's petroleum minister.

This Jewish community is still mourning its Surfside victims

Venezuela has one of the world’s most tight-knit Jewish communities. They are still mourning their Surfside victims.

Venezuelan migrant: Those in the US who talk about socialism should go live under it

Venezuelan migrant says pro-socialism Americans should go to a socialist country and see socialism for themselves.

Venezuelan migrant: Easy to promote socialism when in the US

Venezuelan President 'prepared' to talk to Trump

Nicolas Maduro says he is "prepared to speak respectfully" with Trump after US President says he is open to meeting.

Impostor Arutz Sheva site used to incite against Venezuelan Jews

Fake news site mirroring Arutz Sheva releases false claims Israel is working with CIA to remove Venezuelan leader.

Aircraft carrying one ton of Venezuelan gold forced to land on Caribbean island

'A story, if not linked to the Holocaust, certainly endangers the security of Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.'

Aircraft carrying one ton of gold forced to land

Venezuela, Libya elected to UN Human Rights Council

Israeli, US ambassadors condemn decision to allow countries with questionable human rights records to serve on UNHRC.

Freedom for Venezuela

Opinion: It is in the interests of the free world to make sure we get to the finish line on this vital mission.

Venezuelan opposition leader appoints rabbi as envoy to Israel

Venezuela's Juan Guaido appoints former chief Ashkenazi rabbi as 'diplomatic envoy' to Jerusalem.

'Peretz shouldn't be allowed to turn Israel into Venezuela'

Former Minister Naftali Bennett fierce attack on Labor-Gesher economic plan: 'Good intentions sometimes lead to disasters.'

Maduro affirms support for 'Palestinian cause'

Venezuelan President meets PA "foreign minister", stresses commitment to Palestinian Arabs.

'There is no food, only anti-Semitism,' Venezuelans make aliyah

The Jewish Agency is quietly assisting Jews to leave Venezuela and make aliyah to Israel. 'It's dangerous to walk on the streets.'

Israeli group distributing relief to Venezuelan refugees

IsraAID NGO distributing relief materials to thousands of refugees fleeing Venezuela in neighboring Colombia.

How Venezuela’s remaining Jews are hanging on amid the crisis

Venezuela’s Jewish community is down to 6,000 members and shrinking from a height of 25,000 members in the 1990s.

Jewish journalist attacked by pro-Maduro guerillas in Venezuela

Swedish-Jewish journalist Annika Rothstein beaten and robbed at gunpoint by guerillas loyal to socialist regime in Venezuela.

Venezuelan President says rival ‘serves the Zionists’

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro describes opposition leader Juan Guaido as “CIA agent who serves interests of the US and the Zionists”.

Venezuelan interim president looks to renew ties with Israel

Juan Guaido, recognized by 50 nations as the rightful President of Venezuela, 'confident' Israel will send humanitarian aid to his country.

Venezuela headed to civil war after Maduro snubs EU?

Venezuela's President rejects EU demand to call early elections, warns his military actively preparing to defend against foreign invaders.

Maduro threatens to leave White House 'stained with blood'

Venezuela’s embattled president threatens US after Trump doesn't rule out military action in Venezuela.

Iranian President supports Venezuela's Maduro

Hassan Rouhani says US intervention in Venezuela’s internal affairs is “very ugly.”

Venezuelan Jews ‘accept’ Israel’s recognition of opposition head

Rabbi Isaac Cohen’s statement seems to contradict his community’s policy of neutrality in the power struggle.

Elliott Abrams named special US envoy to Venezuela

After US recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader as new interim president, Trump administration taps Elliot Abrams as envoy to Venezuela.

Venezuelan opposition leader thanks Netanyahu

Juan Guaido thanks PM Netanyahu for recognizing him as Venezuela’s interim president on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

Israel recognizes opposition chief as new Venezuelan president

Following President Trump's statement recognizing new Venezuelan interim president, Israel backs 'new leadership' of Juan Guaido.

Venezuela backtracks on expulsion of US diplomats

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro permits US diplomats to remain in the country for 30 days, three days after ordering them out.

Venezuelan President kicks out US diplomats

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro breaks diplomatic relations with the US after Trump recognizes opposition leader as president.

Trump calls on Venezuelan president to step down

US president recognizes Juan Guaido as Venezuela's rightful leader after legislature votes to remove Nicolas Maduro from power.

Russia announces plans to set up military base in Caribbean

Russia wants to deploy strategic aircraft at Venezuelan airbase in Caribbean Sea south-east of United States.

Pompeo slams Russia for sending bombers to Venezuela

Secretary of State calls Russian decision to send two nuclear-capable bombers to Venezuela 'collaboration between two corrupt governments'.

Venezuelan President survives assassination attempt

Drones carrying explosives detonate near Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during speech in Caracas. He was not hurt.

Abbas: Moving embassies to Jerusalem is against int'l law

PA chairman urges Latin American countries not to follow in Paraguay’s footsteps and move their embassies to Jerusalem.

Trump announces new travel restrictions for 8 countries

President Trump replacing travel ban with a targeted list of restrictions enhancing vetting for nationals from eight countries.

Report: Venezuelan leader sought to kill Rubio

Intelligence obtained by the U.S. finds that one of Venezuela’s most powerful leaders may have put out an order to kill Florida Senator.

United States sanctions Venezuela's Maduro

U.S. imposes sanctions against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, calls him "dictator" after controversial election.

Miguel Cabrera paid protection money to keep mother safe

Baseball legend says he has been forced to pay bribes to supporters of Venezuelan government to keep family safe, had his life threatened.

Drama in Venezuela's skies

Venezuela police helicopter bombs Supreme Court.

Haley: End the discrimination against Israel at UNHCR

US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley tells UNHRC it must start doing its job in real human rights crisis instead of obsessing over Israel.

Venezuelan society crumbling

Venezuela's economy crashes as crime rates rise.