Philippine News Agency
DFA 'seriously concerned' over violence in Jerusalem, Gaza Strip
The Philippines, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), has expressed "serious concern" over the escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas militants in Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip.
The DFA urged all parties involved to exercise restraint and prioritize dialogue to de-escalate tensions and avoid actions that could jeopardize future Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations.
The intensified fighting, which included extensive Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and rocket attacks from Palestinian militants targeting Israeli cities, marked the heaviest offensive since 2014.
As of Wednesday, six people were reported killed in Israel and 56 in Gaza.
The DFA assured that contingency measures are in place to ensure the safety of the nearly 30,000 Filipinos in Israel, with no reported Filipino casualties so far.
The embassy in Israel is in touch with Filipino organizations and networks, and shelters are available for Filipino workers.
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