MANILA, Philippines – Israel on Thursday committed to help the Philippines fight terrorism following the deadly bombing in Jolo, Sulu last week. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said President Rodrigo Roa Duterte met with Israeli Ambassador Rafael Harpaz in Malacañang on Thursday afternoon. ADVERTISEMENT“The Israeli Ambassador relayed their condolences for the affected families resulting from the twin bombings in Jolo, Sulu, and said that terrorism and violent extremism must be defeated,” Panelo said in a statement. “Ambassador Harpaz also reported to the President that Israel had already ratified the agreements on opening and improving opportunities for overseas Filipinos in Israel, particularly for caregivers and those working in the hotel industry,” he added. Panelo said the President “thanked the Israeli Ambassador for the expression of sympathy for the victims of the bombings in Jolo.” /gsgRead NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 31, 2019 13:29 UTC