President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed his heartfelt condolences to the grieving families of the Filipino nationals who tragically lost their lives amidst the recent unrest in Israel. The President reached out to these families through a phone call, offering sincere sympathy and support during this difficult time.
The violent clashes in Israel have claimed the lives of several individuals, including Filipino citizens who were caught in the midst of the turmoil. In response to this devastating event, President Marcos Jr. extended his hand in solidarity with the affected families, acknowledging the pain and sorrow that has befallen them.
In a statement on his social media account, the Philippine leader shared about making the “most difficult phone calls” he had ever made as a President.
Last night, I made two of the most difficult phone calls I’ve had to make as President. The nation is one in grieving with the families of the Filipinos who were killed in the attacks on Israel.
We will provide the utmost support to the families they were taken from.
This tragedy will not deter our spirit. We will continue to stand for peace.
President Bongbong Marcos has reached out to the families of two Filipinos who lost their lives in the continuing conflict between Israel and Hamas militants.
It has been known, according to the information released by the Department of Foreign Affairs, that one of the victims was a 33-year-old female caregiver and the other one was a 42-year-old male. The woman and her employer were both “gunned down” on Saturday when the militant group broke into their home. As to the man, the circumstances behind his demise were still unclear.
According to Philippines Ambassador to Israel Pedro Laylo Jr., further details about the identity of the victims will not be made public in respect to the families’ plea for privacy during this difficult moment of their lives.