Israeli Resident in Caracas Describes Fear and Ruin After Venezuela Earthquakes

By דסק החדשות C14

First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 25, 2026

What happened

Benni Mizrahi, an Israeli living in Caracas, described the fear and destruction caused by two strong earthquakes in Venezuela on Thursday evening. He said the Jewish community organized shelter and supplies, while residents remained afraid of dozens of aftershocks and unclear damage reports.

• 01Two earthquakes of 7.1 and 7.5 struck Venezuela Thursday evening.
• 02Mizrahi said a nearby building collapsed and aftershocks kept residents from returning home.
• 03Coastal areas reported rising water and tsunami waves.
• 04About 200 to 300 Jews slept in the Caracas Jewish club.
• 05Mizrahi said he hopes to move to Israel in two months.

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Now 14Right · HebrewJun 25, 2026

Israeli Resident in Caracas Describes Fear and Ruin After Venezuela Earthquakes

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