South america

Israeli man in his 60s dies in Peru after more than three years in prison

Shortly after receiving the news, the two respective foreign ministries, along with ZAKA, began to make all necessary arrangements for the body to be returned to Israel for burial.

ZAKA vehicle (Illustrative).
IDF Home Front Command forces operating at impact sites in Cali, Colombia, August 14, 2026.

Israeli aid delegation begins work in Colombia following deadly earthquake

Mali and Liel Yahalomi, an Israeli mother and daughter, who have been mising since August 7, 2026.

Yahalomi mother, daughter found in Buenos Aires after traveling there voluntarily, police say

Mali and Liel Yahalomi, an Israeli mother and daughter, who have been mising since August 7, 2026.

Mother, daughter missing from Vienna possibly fled to South America - report


Race to reach trapped survivor offers hope in Colombia quake zone

285 have been killed, nearly 4,000 were injured, and 400 others are still missing from a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday.

A man cries as he embraces a rescue worker in the aftermath of an earthquake, in Cali, Colombia, August 13, 2026.

Colombia earthquake ‘reminded me of Israel’s sirens and bombs,’ Israeli in Bogota tells 'Post'

As the earthquake struck, an Israeli family experienced “something beautiful” when Colombians gathered around them and asked the family to bless them.

People evacuate after an earthquake in Cali, Colombia on August 10, 2026.

Colombia becomes second country to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights, joining US

Bogota says it recognizes Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights as an 'essential component of its national defense' • Sa'ar: Decision demonstrates Colombian president's 'commitment to Israel'

 A supporter of Israel holds flags during a protest, following Hamas' biggest attack on Israel in years, in Bogota, Colombia October 9, 2023.

At least 224 killed, more trapped under rubble after 7.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar shared his concerns about the earthquake in a statement and offered his Colombian counterpart any assistance Israel could provide in the aftermath of the quake.

People look for survivors amid the rubble of a collapsed building after an earthquake in Cali, Colombia on August 10, 2026.

Sa’ar visits Ecuador, Colombia to strengthen Israel-Latin America ties

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar began a diplomatic visit on Wednesday to Ecuador and Colombia, where he will hold meetings aimed at strengthening Israel's relations across Latin America.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (L) stands with Ecuador's Foreign Minister Roberto Kury and Interior Minister John Reimberg on August 5, 2025.

Thirteen dead after tourism aircraft crashes near Nazca Lines in Peru

Flights over the Nazca Lines departing from the nearby Maria Reiche Airport had been suspended on Friday due to winds exceeding 40 kph (25 mph), which kicked up dust and reduced visibility.

A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan (foreground); illustrative.

Vivian Aisen appointed new ambassador to Colombia as Israel strengthens ties with Latin America

The appointment is part of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar’s efforts to renew and restore relations between Israel and Colombia amid warming ties between Israel and Latin American countries.

Vivian Aisen, newly appointed to be abassador to Colombia, was previously the ambassador to Macedonia. She is seen here speaking at a joint Israeli-Macedonian event.

Venezuela formally exits ICC amid accusations of political bias

Caracas announced its “irrevocable” withdrawal from the ICC, claiming the court has been politicized and unfairly targets countries in the Global South.

Exterior view of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.

How the IDF helped thousands of Venezuelans return to damaged homes after earthquakes - exclusive

Yossi Pinto, head of the IDF's delegation to Venezuela, told the Post that Israeli experts developed a nationwide system to assess damaged buildings and guide the country's long-term reconstruction.

IDF Home Front Command personnel assist with earthquake damage assessment and recovery efforts in Venezuela, July 20, 2026

European agency advocates using military force to stop maritime 'cocaine highway' - report

This comes as Europe is getting hit by what one DEA officer called “a tsunami of cocaine,” and follows an operation in which a French Navy sniper shot the engine of a high-speed smuggling vessel.

Still from a video of a French Navy sniper shooting the engine of a cocaine smuggling boat, October 18, 2025