The call was made by Machado, defying all protocols that suggest the initiative should come from the Israeli Prime Minister who would offer congratulations to the Nobel winner.
Written by: La Tabla/Data Journalism Platform 18 OCT 2025
The Venezuelan opposition leader and newly awarded Nobel Peace Prize laureate, María Corina Machado, had a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just hours ago.
The call, confirmed by the official account of the Prime Minister, focused on the current situation in the region.
Machado expressed to Netanyahu her “great appreciation” for Israel’s “decisive actions and decisions” during the war, including agreements to release hostages in Gaza.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a short while ago.
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 17, 2025
The Venezuelan leader also aligned her cause with Israel, emphasizing the “relentless fight against the Iranian axis of evil,” which she stated is “active not only against Israel but also against the people of Venezuela.” The Israeli Prime Minister congratulated Machado on the Nobel and praised her work for democracy and world peace.