Philippine embassies in various parts of the Middle East cautioned Filipinos abroad to steer clear from public gatherings and protests in connection with the war between Israel and Palestinian militants due to 'safety concerns.'
Demonstrators rally in support of Palestinians in Gaza along Steinway Street on October 18, 2023 in the Astoria neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The neighborhood has a high concentration of residents from Morocco, Egypt, Palestine and others countries in the region. Protests continue around the world as Israel continues to retaliate against Hamas in Gaza following the deadly October 7 boarder raids on Israel that killed more than 1,400 and about 200 taken hostage.
"The Philippine Embassy in Cairo advises everyone to exercise caution, keep away from mass congregations, and to stay home unless necessary."Egypt shares a border with Palestine — a country currently illegally occupied and bombarded by Israel through air strikes — through the Rafah crossing. It is the sole border from Palestine that isn't under Israeli control.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have earlier declared war against Hamas with regard to the said offensive, leading to over 4,137 dead in Gaza, a territory under the State of Palestine. Businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles was sentenced to 66 up to 102 years in prison for multiple counts of graft and malversation...
The DOE said that all oil prices are expected to increase due to the depletion of crude oil stockpiles in the United States...
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