Venezuela is a country in northern South America. Known for its vast oil reserves, political instability, and complex relationships with the U.S., Iran, and Cuba under Maduro-era governance. Recently, Venezuela experienced catastrophic earthquakes killing thousands, prompting major U.S. and Israeli relief operations amid a broader shift in U.S.-Venezuela relations. Last updated 1 day ago
CaracasCity Nicolás MaduroHead of State BarinasState / Province Diosdado CabelloPolitician El TigreMilitary Commander El NacionalMedia Outlet Venezuelan Ministry of DefenceGovernment Body Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign AffairsGovernment Body Vente VenezuelaPolitical Party / Movement
IDF Home Front Command's delegation continued work in Venezuela this week, assessing building stability for rescue and rehab operations.
A national earthquake-recovery plan drawn up by the Command has now entered implementation, approved by Venezuela's president and infrastructure minister.
An Israeli aid delegation of Foreign Ministry and IDF personnel met with the president of Venezuela, despite the two countries having no diplomatic relations and 20 years of poor ties.
Israel sent an official delegation to Venezuela following the earthquake, despite the two countries severing ties 17 years ago.
Unlike foreign rescue teams, the Israeli mission was tasked with building a national plan for reconstruction and building demolition. It is headed by Home Front Command Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Elad Edri.
An estimated 3,000 people were killed, with hundreds still missing. The quakes destroyed entire neighborhoods in the coastal area below Caracas.
"U.S. Marines with the Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Littoral Combat Force-24, and U.S. Air Force Contingency Response Element Airmen assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing board a U.S. Army CH-47...
U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM):
"U.S. Marines with the Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Littoral Combat Force-24, and U.S. Air Force Contingency Response Element Airmen assigned to the 621st Contingency Response Wing board a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter with 1st Battalion 228th Aviation Regiment at Símon Bolívar International Airport, Venezuela, July 3, 2026.
At the direction of SOUTHCOM, U.S. military forces are supporting State Department-led U.S. government relief operations following the devastating earthquakes that struck the nation on June 24, 2026."
The Israeli aid delegation sent to Caracas to help earthquake victims has had its location exposed online by pro-Palestinian activists in Venezuela.
In posts circulated on social media, the activists wrote: "17 years after the severance of...
The Israeli aid delegation sent to Caracas to help earthquake victims has had its location exposed online by pro-Palestinian activists in Venezuela.
In posts circulated on social media, the activists wrote: "17 years after the severance of relations, the Israelis are coming to save the Venezuelans - after the crimes they committed in Gaza. Shame on the Venezuelan government for welcoming the arrival of the delegation, meeting and working with it."
The campaign carried the slogan "No Los Queremos Aqui" - "We don't want them here."
Hernán Gil, a 43-year-old security guard, survived eight days beneath a collapsed seven-story building in Catia La Mar, Venezuela. Rescuers from seven countries reached him after a three-day operation. The building came down in the country's twin earthquakes.
Israel's preliminary team has begun coordinating with Venezuela on a structural assessment mission.
IDF Home Front Command and Foreign Ministry representatives met with Venezuela's Chief Municipal Engineer for planning. Venezuela's Infrastructure Minister received a briefing at the operations center on the local assessment methodology and its alignment with Israel's approach.
"Venezuela earthquake relief: Medium tactical vehicle replacements attached to the USMC
Combat Logistics Battalion 8, Littoral Combat Force-24 participate in a resupply convoy in La Guaira, Venezuela June 30, 2026.
At the direction of SOUTHCOM, U.S. military forces are supporting State Department-led U.S. government relief operations following the devastating earthquakes that struck the nation on June 24, 2026."
SOUTHCOM: The U.S. military is providing satellite imagery to support earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela, helping planners assess damage and prioritize the delivery of life-saving aid as part of a State Department-led disaster assistance mission.
We did a good job in Venezuela and we’re doing equally as well with the Islamic Republic of Iran. China is planning to take over the Panama Canal and we won’t let that happen
VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKES: The death toll has risen to 1,943, with 10,571 people injured and an estimated 40,000 to 50,000 still missing. A total of 15,866 people have been affected, while satellite analysis suggests roughly 58,870 buildings were damaged or destroyed.
