GENEVA, Switzerland -- UN rights chief Volker Turk on Friday called for an end to the "illogic of escalation" between Israel and the Palestinians, amid a spike in deadly violence between the two. Turk criticised Israel for measures that "can only lead to further violence and bloodshed", following a...
PARIS, France -- French President Emmanuel Macron denounced on Thursday the "headlong rush" of Iran's nuclear programme after talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was in Paris to seek a stronger European stance against Tehran. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and...
Israel Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss has called on the people not to forget the horror of The Holocaust, which killed millions of Jewish people in an attempt to annihilate the population. Fluss made the call as the Israel Embassy in Manila and the Office of the Vice President...
BRUSSELS, Belgium -- The European Union on Saturday denounced this week's attacks in Jerusalem and urged Israel to only use lethal force as a last resort. "The European Union fully recognises Israel's legitimate security concerns, as evidenced by the latest terrorist attacks, but it has to be...
No Filipino is reported hurt following the air strikes launched by Israel against Gaza, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said over the weekend. DFA said it is closely monitoring the situation and the welfare of Filipinos in Gaza and southern Israel through the Philippine Embassy in Amman and...
The Philippine Army (PA) has finally acquired its first unit of Sabrah light tank, a wheeled and tracked variant of armored vehicles that is designed for rapid movements during combat operations to outmaneuver heavier tanks. Sabrah Light Tank (Photo: Philippine Army / Armor "Pambato" Division) The...
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Monday, December 5 welcomed an Israeli delegation led by Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss and Deputy Chief of Mission Nir Balsam during its visit to the Philippine Senate. In today’s Senate plenary session, Zubiri expressed his appreciation...
A group led by Israel Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss visited the Senate on Monday, November 28 as they graced the opening of a photo exhibit entitled “Bridging Innovation Between Israel and the Philippines” which showcases the various projects of Israel in the Philippines. Senator Pia...
By RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA Agriculture must meet the changing needs of the planet and the expectations of regulators, food processors, and retailers. Benchmarking of best practices is vital to ensure sustainability in agriculture. This is what experts from Israel shared with local stakeholders on...
Israel has helped the Philippines learn how to manage its water challenges by sharing its expertise on the problem. Israel Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss presented his country's innovation and technology in addressing water challenges through a seminar attended by various government...
ISRAELI AMBASSADOR Ilan Fluss presents Israeli innovation and technology to address the Philippines’ water challenges. The Embassy of Israel in the Philippines through MASHAV – Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation and the United States Agency for International Aid (USAID)...
Citing a “request” from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., the Israeli Ambassador to Manila Ilan Fluss said that his country is ready to assist the Philippines in transitioning from traditional farming to modern smart agricultural practices that will improve the country’s largest...
