It’s complicated
In armed conflict, public sympathy typically goes to the underdog. And perceptions of which side is the underdog or weaker force can be complicated.
Ilan Fluss latest news
Israel cites solidarity with Philippines on 76th Independence Day
MANILA, Philippines — The embassy of Israel thanked President Marcos for his continued support as it celebrated its 76th Independence Day in Manila, highlighting the resiliency of the nation.
Amid war, Israel needs more OFWs – envoy
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — Israel is looking for more overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) amid hundreds of repatriations and the war in Gaza.
4 Pinoys, terror victims honored on Israel’s Memorial Day
MANILA, Philippines — The four Filipino caregivers murdered in the Oct. 7 attacks last year in Israel, fallen soldiers and victims of terror attacks were remembered during the observance of Israel’s Memorial Day on Tuesday.
Philippines expresses concern over Iran attack
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines expressed yesterday serious concern over the unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel following Tehran’s aerial bombardment.
Holocaust survivor recalls horrors of Nazi genocide
MANILA, Philippines — More than eight decades after the mass murder of six million Jews during World War 2, an 86-year-old survivor of the Nazis under Adolf Hitler can still recall the horrors of the genocide.
From problem child to hero
THE Filipino member of the Israeli Defense Forces who was among 21 soldiers killed Monday in Gaza Strip was a problem child who had decided to turn around and do good, Israeli Ambassador to Manila Ilan Fluss said yesterday.
Israel’s ‘Bring them home’ campaign takes jeepney ride
MANILA, Philippines — Using traditional jeepneys, the Israel embassy urged Filipinos yesterday to join in appealing for the release of 129 mostly Israeli hostages still being held by Hamas militants in Gaza.
Pinoy caregiver hostaged by Hamas returns home
MANILA, Philippines — Caregiver Jimmy Pacheco, one of the Filipinos kidnapped by the Islamist group Hamas in October, arrived yesterday at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1.