Could Israel Aid Mission Open the Door to Renewed Venezuela-Israel Relations?

The arrival of an Israeli aid delegation from the humanitarian organization NATAN in Venezuela, following the powerful earthquakes that struck the country on 24th June, has triggered political controversy, particularly after images circulated showing members of the team wearing military uniforms and carrying the Israeli flag.

The deployment is notable because Venezuela has had no formal diplomatic relations with Israel since 2009.

Caracas has also been among the most prominent political and diplomatic supporters of South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, where Israel is accused of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip. “Immediately after landing, the delegation members began a series of working meetings with local authorities, emergency services and other partners to assess the […]