MANILA, Philippines — The three-member Makabayan bloc has called on the House of Representatives to condemn Israel’s attacks and apartheid against Palestinians as bombardment in the impoverished Gaza Strip continues to intensify. The Philippines earlier ordered the mandatory evacuation of 131 Filipinos residing in Gaza Strip. Israel’s heavy bombing campaign of Gaza Strip has killed over 8,000 people, mainly civilians, with more than 3,500 of them children. Move to abstain criticizedThe Philippines was one of the countries that abstained from voting on a United Nations resolution calling for an “immediate humanitarian truce” in Gaza. There is a long history of the struggle for Palestinian liberation and Israel's aggression that has to be considered and told,” Castro said.

Source: Philippine Star October 29, 2023 16:30 UTC