Israel welcomes Trump's attack on Venezuela as a blow to the Iranian axis
The Venezuelan regime, which severed ties with Jerusalem in 2009, long served as a key Iranian ally and a suspected hub for Hezbollah. Israeli officials hope Trump's attack will dismantle Tehran's influence and solidify South America's rightward turn
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The Venezuelan regime, which severed ties with Jerusalem in 2009, long served as a key Iranian ally and a suspected hub for Hezbollah. Israeli officials hope Trump's attack will dismantle Tehran's influence and solidify South America's rightward turn
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10:35 PM • January 03 2026 IST
Israeli officials see Saturday's U.S. military attack on Venezuela as a blow to the Iranian axis, which has established itself in the country in recent decades, in part through Hezbollah and the Revolutionary Guards.
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