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  1. Donald backs Netanyahu ahead Israel polls

    Donald backs Netanyahu ahead Israel polls

    US President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s 27 October election, predicting a victory and hinting at…

  2. ISRAELI Ambassador Dana Kursh and Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac reaffirmed cooperation on the welfare and protection of Filipino workers in Israel.

    REMEMBER 8 ON 13

    Four Filipinos died in the 7 October attacks. Four more in the war that followed. Three years later, their families gathered to remember them.

  3. ISRAELI Ambassador Dana Kursh joins bereaved families during a memorial service titled ‘3 Years of Resilience Despite Loss’ at the Ascott Hotel in Bonifacio Global City.

    OWWA, Israeli Embassy honor slain OFWs

    OWWA and the Israeli Embassy in the Philippines honored eight Filipino overseas workers killed in Israel from 2023 to 2026, reaffirming continued welfare…

  4. Israel envoy: No bad blood over UN walkout

    Israel envoy: No bad blood over UN walkout

    Israel's envoy to the Philippines, Dana Kursh, reassures strong bilateral ties despite the Philippines' UN walkout during Netanyahu's speech, emphasizing…

  5. EMERGENCY diversion A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 operating Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv on 30 September is diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after an altercation in the cockpit prompted the aircraft to transmit an emergency code indicating ‘unlawful interference.’ The aircraft landed safely, with all passengers and crew accounted for, according to flydubai. (Inset) Israel Ambassador to the Philippines Dana Kursh says Israel is looking into the matter.

    Deeper motives seen behind flydubai attack

    Israeli Ambassador Dana Kursh said authorities are investigating an alleged mid-air sabotage attempt by an Omani co-pilot, including possible links to jihadist…

  6. PALACE Press Officer Claire Castro

    Malacañang defends UN walkout for peace

    The Philippines joined a mass walkout during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s UN speech, reaffirming its support for Palestinian statehood, a…

  7. People walk out of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speech at The 80th session of The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 26, 2025 in New York City. This year’s theme for the annual global meeting is:“Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights.”

    Palace: Philippines UN walkout was for peace

    The Philippines joined a mass walkout during Benjamin Netanyahu’s UN speech to show solidarity for peace and support for a two-state solution, Malacañang says,…

  8. JANELLE Mae Frayna and the Philippine women’s chess team miss their chances for a top-10 finish following a 1-3 loss to Israel in the ninth round of the 46th World Chess Olympiad at the Silk Road International Exhibition Centre in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on Friday.

    Israelis spoil Phl top-10 bid

    The Philippine women’s chess team lost to 22nd seed Israel, 1-3, in Round 9 of the 46th World Chess Olympiad, hurting its bid for a top-10 finish.

  9. FILIPINOS work in Israel, pray there and visit family there. Arkia figures there are enough of them to fill a plane from Manila every week.

    ISRAEL, NON-STOP

    Starting 3 January, Manila and Tel Aviv will finally be connected by an 11-hour nonstop flight.

  10. A GROUNDED boat is seen after it has washed up on Playa Del Rey Beach, California, on 8 September 2026. ‘Hurricane Marie’ stayed well offshore of Southern California during Labor Day weekend but its large swells produced dangerous surf and rip currents, with waves reaching around 10 feet in some areas.

    Israel shuts UK consulate

    Israel said it would also expel British representatives monitoring the Gaza ceasefire.