Israel

Israel is a country currently facing international scrutiny due to the issuance of arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant by the International Criminal Court for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Recent developments include progress in hostage negotiations in Gaza, criticisms over UNRWA's alleged ties with Hamas, and efforts to boost tourism relations with countries like the Philippines.

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Last updated at April 20, 2025.

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Palace: No need for Dela Rosa to seek US help on Duterte plane

Malacañang stated on Monday that there is no need for Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa to send findings about the aircraft used by former President Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague to US President Donald Trump in order to freeze the assets of the owner.
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Israel eyes Philippine market for business expansion

Israel sees potential in expanding its economy through investments in the Philippines despite ongoing conflicts with Hamas.
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Philippine Embassy warns Filipinos against travel in Southern Lebanon and Bekaa due to Israeli strikes

The Philippine Embassy in Lebanon advised Filipinos to avoid traveling or staying in Southern Lebanon and Bekaa due to fresh waves of Israeli strikes launched on Saturday, March 22.
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DFA condemns Israel’s Gaza offensive, calls for ceasefire

The Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), expressed grave concern over Israel's latest offensive in Gaza, which resulted in more than 400 Palestinian deaths and over 500 injuries.
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Marcos urges Tonga, Bhutan, Nepal to join CTBT

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. committed to urging Tonga, Bhutan, and Nepal to sign and ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) during a meeting with Robert Floyd of the CTBTO at Malacañang Palace on Tuesday.
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Philippine Embassy warns Filipinos in Israel to use caution on public transport

The Philippine Embassy in Israel has issued a warning to Filipinos in the country to exercise caution when using public transportation due to ongoing security concerns.
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Israeli Amb meets OCD, discusses disaster tech collaboration

Israeli Ambassador Ilan Fluss met with Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno on Saturday, Feb. 21, to discuss enhancing disaster preparedness through collaboration.
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US, Philippines discuss development cooperation amid aid review

The United States and the Philippines discussed the value of their development cooperation during a meeting between Secretary Enrique Manalo and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on February 14 in Germany.
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Philippines donates aid to Gaza through Jordanian Consulate

The Philippines has offered humanitarian aid to Gaza to support those affected by the ongoing crisis.
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Trump suggests US taking over Gaza for development, rejected by Egypt, Jordan and others

US President Donald Trump proposed taking over the Gaza Strip during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and suggested leveling it for economic development.
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