Israel’s ‘Bring them home’ campaign takes jeepney rideIsrael ambassador ilan fluss places flags on a jeepney adorned with hostage profile tarps as he kicked off an awareness campaign at the quirino grandstand in manila for the release of 129 people still being held by hamas in gaza. Inset shows the ambassador driving one of the jeepneys, which he said were chosen as canvasses to convey a message of solidarity between the philippines and israel. 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. “Today, we’re using jeepneys as canvasses to convey a powerful message of solidarity with Israel and a heartfelt plea for the safe return of the abductees,” Fluss announced. While condemning Hamas’ murders and abuses against around 1,200 Israelis and foreigners they abducted, Fluss also reiterated the need for Hamas to release the remaining 129 hostages.

Source: Philippine Star December 23, 2023 02:24 UTC