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WATCH: Israel's rescue delegation returns home after week of intense aid operations in Venezuela

Since arriving, the delegation has worked alongside local forces on the ground to locate and rescue survivors and provide humanitarian aid where possible.

Israel's rescue delegation deplayed to Venezuela to aid in the aftermath of twin earthquakes set to return to Israel, July 6, 2026.
his photograph shows shadows of volunteers rescuers appearing during an operation by US rescuers to find survivors in Catia la Mar in La Guaira state, Venezuela, on June 30, 2026.

'We go down with the ship': Meet the homeless youth running Venezuela's earthquake shelters

People look at burned-down buildings after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Venezuela and other regions in the Caribbean on June 30, 2026 in Caracas, Venezuela.

Silence in the rubble: Inside the desperate race for Venezuela earthquake survivors

 CHILE-POLITICS-GOVERNMENT Chile's President Jose Antonio Kast delivers his State of the Nation address in Valparaiso, Chile, on June 1, 2026.

Chile, Colombia, Peru go conservative: What’s next for Latin America? - analysis


The day the excuses ran out - opinion

Venezuelans rejoiced at Maduro’s removal, seeing the end of a criminal regime, while critics far from the country condemned the action by the US.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro aboard the USS Iwo Jima after his capture by US forces. January 3, 2026.

Cuba is the next domino after Maduro’s fall - opinion

Cuba survives on foreign power; its fate may now be in US hands.

Captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is escorted, as he heads towards the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse in Manhattan. in New York City, US, January 5, 2026.

Maduro’s fall shows how US power is reshaping Latin America’s future - opinion

Nicolas Maduro’s capture shows Trump’s bold Latin America policy, raising the stakes for regional stability.

VENEZUELA'S PRESIDENT Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores attend a year-end salutation to military forces in La Guaira, Venezuela December 28, 2025.

Drones spotted flying over Caracas, Venezuelan air defenses triggered with shots fired

Initial reports indicate that heavy gunfire was deployed against what appear to be drones near the main government building, and that the city's main ministries were evacuated.

Fire at Fuerte Tiuna, Venezuela's largest military complex, is seen from a distance after a series of explosions in Caracas on January 3, 2026.

President Trump’s Venezuela strategy signals a new era for US foreign policy - opinion

With Maduro captured, the US aims to stabilize Venezuela, counter regional threats, and support domestic democratic forces.

A man walks past a mural showing Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, after US President Donald Trump said on Saturday the US has struck Venezuela and captured Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela January 3, 2026

From Paraguay to Israel: Daughter inspires family to make aliyah

A 12-year-old’s love for Israel inspired her entire family to leave Paraguay and start a new life in Ra’anana.

Esther Levin and her family at a simcha before their aliyah.

Who is Delcy Rodriguez, the vice president who could replace Venezuela's Maduro? - explainer

Rodriguez, 56, is a Caracas native. She was born on May 18, 1969, and is the daughter of left-wing guerrilla fighter Jorge Antonio Rodriguez.

Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez speaks during a meeting with accredited diplomatic representatives in Caracas on September 29, 2025.

Small, tiny – but unforgettable: The little islands worth knowing

Want to escape the crowd? These tiny islands, from the UK to Senegal to Fiji, sometimes fit only a lighthouse or small village. Discover the tiniest islands you can visit.

Joal Fadiout, Senegal.

At least 15 dead, 19 injured in Guatemala bus accident

The bus plunged into a ravine in an area known for dense fog that reduces visibility for drivers.

Police officers load the bodies of the victims who died in a road accident onto a truck at Cumbre de Alaska in Totonicapan, Guatemala, on December 27, 2025.

Iran’s operations in Venezuela and the looming threat to US security - opinion

The CIA faces a growing challenge as Iran’s deepening presence in Venezuela threatens US interests.

 CIA Director John Ratcliffe receives updates in the Situation Room of the White House, in Washington, June 21, 2025.