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Israeli Foreign Minister Eliyahu Cohen makes a courtesy call to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Malacañang Palace on June 5, 2023, marking the first time in 56 years that an Israeli foreign minister has visited the Philippines. Yummie Dingding, PPA pool/File

Israeli Foreign Minister Eliyahu Cohen makes a courtesy call to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Malacañang Palace on June 5, 2023, marking the first time in 56 years that an Israeli foreign minister has visited the Philippines. Yummie Dingding, PPA pool

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Katrina Domingo

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<div><span data-teams="true" id="isPasted"><span dir="ltr"><span data-teams="true" id="isPasted"></span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/172909020254020230605-bbm-eli-cohen-israel-PPA-5.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Israeli Foreign Minister Eliyahu Cohen makes a courtesy call to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Malacañang Palace on June 5, 2023, marking the first time in 56 years that an Israeli foreign minister has visited the Philippines. Yummie Dingding, PPA pool/File"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Israeli Foreign Minister Eliyahu Cohen makes a courtesy call to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Malacañang Palace on June 5, 2023, marking the first time in 56 years that an Israeli foreign minister has visited the Philippines. <em>Yummie Dingding, PPA pool/File</em></span></span></span>MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday thanked Israeli President Isaac Herzog for “the care and support extended to Filipinos” staying in Israel amid its ongoing clashes with Hamas and Hezbollah militants. </div><p>Marcos Jr. relayed the message to the Israeli leader through a phone call in Malacañang.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/9/marcos-orders-evacuation-of-filipinos-from-lebanon-by-whatever-means-necessary-1545">Marcos orders evacuation of Filipinos from Lebanon ‘by whatever means necessary’</a></div><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/9/marcos-jr-convenes-virtual-meeting-to-tackle-filipinos-situation-in-lebanon-israel-1234">Marcos juggles ASEAN Summit, ‘urgent call’ on Filipinos in Israel, Lebanon</a> </div><p>“Israel&#x27;s swift assistance in ensuring their [Filipinos] safety, especially during these challenging times, means a great deal to us,” the Philippine President said in a social media post. </p><p>“Israel remains one of our trusted bilateral partners in the Middle East region, with a historic friendship that predates the establishment of the Israeli state,” added. “We remain hopeful for a swift path to peace, and together, may we continue to build on the strong bonds between our nations.&quot; </p><p>In 2023, the Philippines voted in favor of a United Nations General Assembly resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, and joined other nations in urging Israel to allow humanitarian aid to reach civilians trapped in the Palestinian enclave.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/13/23/ph-votes-in-favor-of-un-resolution-for-gaza-ceasefire">PH votes in favor of UN resolution for Gaza ceasefire</a> </div><p>While the Philippines condemns the October 7 terrorists attacks perpetuated by Hamas, &quot;the Philippines emphasizes adherence to International Humanitarian Law, especially the principles of proportionality and distinction in response to security threats,” Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the United Nations Antonio Manuel Lagdameo had said. </p><p>Although the UNGA adopted the resolution with 153 votes in favor, and 10 countries against, the shelling of Gaza continues and was worsened by worsening tensions in Israel’s border with Lebanon. </p><p>Earlier this week, the United States warned Israel that it would halt military aid to the Middle Eastern country if it would not heed calls to allow the entry of more humanitarian aid and missions to Gaza.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RpNyaFlFtLM?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday thanked Israeli President Isaac Herzog for “the care and support extended to Filipinos” staying in Israel amid its ongoing clashes with Hamas and Hezbollah militants. </p>

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday thanked Israeli President Isaac Herzog for “the care and support extended to Filipinos” staying in Israel amid its ongoing clashes with Hamas and Hezbollah militants.

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Marcos Jr. thanks Israeli president for care, support for Filipinos amid Middle East conflict

Katrina Domingo,

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Published Oct 16, 2024 10:52 PM PHT

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Updated Oct 17, 2024 01:19 AM PHT

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