World leaders react to U.S. attack on Venezuela, urge immediate de-escalation, as Israel 'welcomes' move
Several countries, including Russia and Iran, sharply condemned the attack, urging restraint and dialogue. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later congratulated Trump for his 'bold and historic leadership'
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Several countries, including Russia and Iran, sharply condemned the attack, urging restraint and dialogue. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later congratulated Trump for his 'bold and historic leadership'
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Liza Rozovsky, Jonathan Lis, Reuters, DPA, Haaretz
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January 03, 2026Updated:04:34 PM IST
World leaders have reacted to the large-scale military operation the United States launched against Venezuela on Saturday, during which President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured and transported out of the South American country by U.S. forces.











