Philippines joins call for calm after Iran attack on Israel

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<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/17131503557221713111379230AFP__20240414__34PE3TU__v1__Preview__IsraelIranPalestinianConflict.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><span data-offset-key="1uah4-0-0" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span data-text="true" style="box-sizing:border-box">A panoramic view of Jerusalem&#x27;s Old City is pictured at dawn of April 14, 2024, after Iran launched a drone and missile attack on Israel. Iran launched more than 200 drones and missiles on Israel in an unprecedented attack late April 13, 2024, the Israeli army announced, in a major escalation of the long-running covert war between the regional foes. </span></span><span data-offset-key="1uah4-0-1" style="box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span data-text="true" style="box-sizing:border-box"><em>Ronaldo Schemidt, AFP</em></span></span><em> </em></span></span></span>MANILA — The Philippines on Monday joined voices from around the world calling for calm after Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel over the weekend.</div><div><br/></div><p>Iran said its attack came in response to the April 1 air strike on Tehran&#x27;s consulate building in Damascus, which killed seven Revolutionary Guards including two generals.</p><div><br/></div><p>The Israeli military said that while 170 drones and 30 cruise missiles were shot down before reaching Israel, a few of the 110 ballistic missiles did get through.</p><div><br/></div><p>“The Philippines expresses its serious concern over the increasing tensions between Israel and Iran,” the Department of Foreign Affairs said in a release. </p><div><br/></div><p> “We urge all parties to refrain from escalating the situation and to work towards a peaceful resolution of their conflict.”</p><div><br/></div><p>The Philippines deploys migrant workers to all parts of the world and many Filipinos are in the Middle East for work.</p><div><br/></div><p>Four Filipinos were in the crew of MSC Aries, a ship that Iran seized over the weekend, and are <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/14/dmw-4-pinoys-in-seized-ship-in-iran-safe-and-sound-2137">reportedly &quot;safe and sound.&quot;</a></p><div><br/></div><p>UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres earlier called for de-escalation, saying “neither the region nor the world can afford more war.”</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/world/2024/4/14/middle-east-world-cannot-afford-more-war-un-chief-746">RELATED: Middle East, world cannot &#x27;afford more war&#x27; — UN chief</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>G7 leaders call for restraint</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>G7 leaders condemned Iran&#x27;s attack and called for &quot;restraint&quot; on all sides, European Council President Charles Michel wrote on X after a video conference.</p><div><br/></div><p>&quot;We will continue all our efforts to work towards de-escalation. Ending the crisis in Gaza as soon as possible, notably through an immediate ceasefire, will make a difference.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><p>Israel&#x27;s top ally the United States also urged caution and calm.</p><div><br/></div><p>&quot;We don&#x27;t want to see this escalate,&quot; White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told NBC. &quot;We&#x27;re not looking for a wider war with Iran.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><p>A senior US official said President Joe Biden had told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Washington would not offer military support for any retaliation on Iran.</p><div><br/></div><p>&quot;We would not be a part of any response they do,&quot; the official told reporters on a call, speaking on condition of anonymity. </p><div><br/></div><p>&quot;We would not envision ourselves participating in such an act.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><p>Biden reaffirmed the United States&#x27; &quot;ironclad&quot; support for Israel, but also appeared to guide it away from a military response against the two countries&#x27; common adversary, Iran.</p><div><br/></div><p>Iran&#x27;s mission to the United Nations also warned Washington to keep out of its conflict with Israel.</p><div><br/></div><p>It added in a message on X that &quot;the matter can be deemed concluded&quot;.</p><div><br/></div><p>&quot;However, should the Israeli regime make another mistake, Iran&#x27;s response will be considerably more severe.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><p>Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Sunday that &quot;the campaign is not over yet -– we must remain alert&quot;.</p><div><br/></div><p>The Philippines on Monday said it has “long advocated for all states to adhere to the principles of international law and to the peaceful settlement of disputes.” <strong>— with a report from Agence France-Presse</strong></p>

<p>“The Philippines expresses its serious concern over the increasing tensions between Israel and Iran,” the Department of Foreign Affairs said.</p>

“The Philippines expresses its serious concern over the increasing tensions between Israel and Iran,” the Department of Foreign Affairs said.

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Philippines joins call for calm after Iran attack on Israel

Philippines joins call for calm after Iran attack on Israel

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