Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Venezuela and Israel Restore Consular Services After U-Turn

8/15/2026

40 8 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Venezuela and Israel agreed on Tuesday to restore consular services after the interim government turned toward Washington.
Hugo Chávez cut ties with Israel in 2009.
Brazil moved toward Israel under Jair Bolsonaro after his 2018 election and away under Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after his 2022 win.
Hungary lost its most dependable EU ally for Israel when Péter Magyar defeated Viktor Orbán in 2026, reversing a planned ICC withdrawal.

1 of 1

Story summary

Venezuela and Israel agreed on Tuesday to restore consular services after the interim government turned toward Washington.
Hugo Chávez cut ties with Israel in 2009.
Brazil moved toward Israel under Jair Bolsonaro after his 2018 election and away under Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after his 2022 win.
Hungary lost its most dependable EU ally for Israel when Péter Magyar defeated Viktor Orbán in 2026, reversing a planned ICC withdrawal.