Tag: Ceasefire
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Israel Closes Entry of Aid to Gaza Amid Ceasefire Tensions
On March 2, Israel barred aid trucks from entering Gaza as tensions over a previous ceasefire pact intensified. Hamas urged Egyptian and Qatari mediators to intervene. Earlier, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office accepted a proposal from US envoy Steve Witkoff for a temporary ceasefire coinciding with Ramadan and Passover. This development came soon after the…
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Israel Halts All Aid to Gaza Amid Ceasefire Complications
On Sunday, Israel announced the suspension of all goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip, intensifying pressure on Hamas to adhere to what Israel describes as a U.S.-backed plan to prolong the ceasefire. Although specifics of this decision were not provided, the Israeli Prime Minister’s office has cautioned Hamas against rejecting the proposal, hinting at…
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Philippine Government Celebrates Return of 17 Seafarers After Houthi Captivity
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) expressed immense relief and joy as 17 Filipino seafarers returned home after being held captive by Houthi rebels for over a year. The crew of the cargo ship Galaxy Leader arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on January 23, 2025, following their release on January 22. The DFA…
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17 Filipino Seafarers Freed from Yemen Captivity, Set to Return Home
In a significant development, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced the liberation of 17 Filipino crew members from the M/V Galaxy Leader, who had been detained in Yemen for over a year. The seafarers are currently under the care of the Philippine Embassy in Muscat, Oman, and are expected to reunite with their families in…
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17 Filipino Hostages Freed from Yemen, Set to Return Home
In a significant development, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced the release of 17 Filipino crew members of the M/V Galaxy Leader, who had been held captive in Yemen for over a year. The seafarers are currently under the care of the Philippine Embassy in Muscat, Oman, and are expected to reunite with their families…
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Philippine Government Applauds Israel-Hamas Ceasefire and Hostage Release Agreement
The Philippine government has expressed its approval of the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which also includes the release of hostages held in Gaza. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in Manila issued a statement celebrating the deal, which comes after over a year of conflict. The Israeli government confirmed the agreement on…
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Ceasefire with Communists Grants Respite to Terrorists, Says Defense Chief
MANILA – National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed concerns that a ceasefire with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) would essentially pause efforts to combat terrorism. In a statement shared on the Presidential Communications Office’s Facebook Page, Teodoro emphasized that any truce with the CPP-NPA-NDF equates to a ceasefire…
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Ceasefire with Communists Gives Terrorists a Break, Says Defense Chief
MANILA – The Department of National Defense Secretary, Gilberto Teodoro Jr., expressed concerns that a ceasefire with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) would essentially pause efforts to combat terrorism. In a statement shared on the Presidential Communications Office’s Facebook Page, Teodoro argued that any truce with the CPP-NPA-NDF equates…
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