The Israeli delegation currently in Venezuela issued a statement Sunday expressing solidarity with the victims of the devastating earthquake and confirming that its teams are assisting families in the affected areas. The statement came despite the absence of formal diplomatic relations between Israel and Venezuela.
The Israeli delegation in Venezuela issued a formal statement on Sunday, July 12, confirming that its teams are actively assisting families in areas affected by the devastating earthquake. The statement, which expresses solidarity with the victims, marks the first direct confirmation from the delegation itself of ongoing relief efforts, building on reports that have tracked the mission's evolution since its arrival in late June.
As The Zioneer reported on July 10, the delegation had already shifted from search-and-rescue to reconstruction, helping draft a national plan for demolition and rebuilding. That same day, two Home Front Command engineers visiting a quake-damaged home were greeted by an Israeli flag left by a Christian family—a gesture of gratitude that highlighted growing local engagement. Also on July 10, the delegation reportedly stirred emotions among Venezuelan citizens at an unexpected location, though details of that event remain limited.
Israel’s decision to deploy the mission came despite the absence of formal diplomatic relations since 2009, following the fall of the Maduro regime earlier this year. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced the aid delegation on June 30, and the IDF vanguard landed on July 2, as The Zioneer reported. The delegation operates under the Foreign Ministry and Home Front Command, alongside earlier private-sector rescue teams that described unusually extensive destruction in the quake zone.
The statement does not specify the scope of the assistance provided or outline future plans. It remains unclear whether the delegation’s presence will lead to any broader diplomatic engagement between the two countries.
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