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No Filipinos request to be repatriated amid Israel-Iran war, says DFA
No Filipinos request to be repatriated amid Israel-Iran war, says DFA
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No Filipinos request to be repatriated amid Israel-Iran war, says DFA
by Christhel Cuazon16 April 2024
Photo courtesy: REUTERS

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday said no Filipinos have requested for repatriation despite the ongoing tension between Israel and Iran.

In an interview, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega said Filipinos residing in Israel maintained their confidence to the country's defense team amid the war.

Data from the DFA showed that about 30,000 Filipinos are residing in Israel while at least 2,000 are in Iran.

The Philippines earlier expressed concern over the tensions between Israel and Iran and urged parties to work on resolving the conflict.

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"We urge all parties to refrain from escalating the situation and to work towards a peaceful resolution of their conflict," the statement from the DFA read.

"The Philippines has long advocated for all states to adhere to the principles of international law and to the peaceful settlement of disputes," it added.

On late Saturday, Iran launched explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel in response to a suspected Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria, earlier this month.

According to the Israeli military, of the 120 ballistic missiles, 170 drones, and more than 30 cruise missiles released by Iran, not a single one entered Israel's territory.

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Iran has threatened to attack Israel again with stronger forces if it and the United States of America retaliate, The Times of Israel reported.

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