The following article first appeared on presstv.ir on Jan. 4, 2026. The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has strongly condemned the U.S. aggression against Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro, describing it as a “grave violation of international law” and an “assault

“This aggression represents a continuation of America’s unjust policies and interferences, which are driven by its imperial ambitions,” the Gaza-based group said in a statement on Saturday.

Hamas added that such U.S. policies “have plunged several nations into turmoil, and are posing a direct threat to international peace and security.”

The movement called upon the international community, the U.N. and its institutions, especially the Security Council, to adopt resolutions that confront Washington’s aggression and immediately halt the military assault on Venezuelan territory.