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Trump Escalates Military Action Against Venezuela Amid Gaza Talks

12/30/2025

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Trump Escalates Military Actions

U.S. President Donald Trump announced an escalation of military actions against Venezuela, claiming a strike on a drug-trafficking facility.
The move follows months of U.S. pressure, including attacks on drug boats.
The strike would be the campaign’s first land attack, though officials provided no details.
Trump is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the Gaza ceasefire, while Israel and Hamas accuse each other of violating terms.

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Putin Claims Attack

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed Ukraine attacked one of his residences, a claim Ukraine denied.
During a call with U.S. President Donald Trump, Putin described the incident as a 'terrorist attack'.
Trump said he was angry, but U.S. intelligence had not confirmed the claim.
Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss a Gaza peace plan, pledging U.S. support for strikes on Iran.

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Trump Escalates Military Actions

U.S. President Donald Trump announced an escalation of military actions against Venezuela, claiming a strike on a drug-trafficking facility.
The move follows months of U.S. pressure, including attacks on drug boats.
The strike would be the campaign’s first land attack, though officials provided no details.
Trump is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the Gaza ceasefire, while Israel and Hamas accuse each other of violating terms.

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