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Israel Congratulates Trump on Maduro's Arrest, Eyes Iran and Hezbollah

Published January 4, 2026, 21:09

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulated President Trump on the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, stating that the move is a 'courageous historical act for justice and freedom.' Israel's satisfaction stems from the Maduro regime's close ties with Iran and its support for groups such as Hezbollah and the Houthis. Furthermore, Israel is closely monitoring the situation in Lebanon and the possibility of an Israeli operation against Hezbollah, as the Lebanese government has failed to disarm the organization.