María Corina Machado on Palestine

María Corina Machado's position regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict is characterized by a clear alignment with Israel, evidenced by her statements following the October 7 attacks. She expressed solidarity with Israel then and subsequently called the Israeli Prime Minister to offer thanks for congratulations on her Nobel Peace Prize win, while also expressing support for Israel's efforts against Iran. Furthermore, she has pledged that, if she gains power, she would reestablish diplomatic relations with Israel and move Venezuela's embassy to Jerusalem, a position that reverses a policy of the previous administration. This stance contrasts with the prior government's strong support for the Palestinian people. Her statements have been interpreted by some as an endorsement of Israel's actions during the Gaza offensive, particularly as she also characterized Iran, a supporter of groups like Hamas, as a threat to both Venezuela and Israel.

Her actions and stated intentions place her ideologically alongside leaders who have adopted pro-Israel foreign policy positions. This includes a vow to align closely with the United States and Israel against Iran if she assumes leadership in Venezuela. The stance also aligns with her stated goal to reverse past policies of the previous administration, which had cut diplomatic ties with Israel. Her commitment to re-opening an embassy in Jerusalem directly aligns her with a specific geopolitical position on the status of the city, positioning her openly with the Israeli apartheid state according to critics.