Tel Aviv, Jan. 4 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on late Saturday night congratulated US President Donald Trump for successfully completing its operation in Venezuela.

Netanyahu also lauded the work by US soldiers.

In a post on X, he said, "Congratulations, President Donald Trump for your bold and historic leadership on behalf of freedom and justice. I salute your decisive resolve and the brilliant action of your brave soldiers."

The US on Saturday captured Venezuelan dictator Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, after conducting a targeted military operation. This action was taken in alignment with US allegations that Maduro was involved in drug trafficking and had rigged the 2024 election.

The US had previously imposed sa...