Phillipines

A modern-day encounter with Jonah’s ‘leviathan’

Every Rosh Hodesh, and every holiday, when we recite the Barchi Nafshi, I have a different kavanah, a different intention, than I once did. I now know what a “leviathan” looks like.

SWIMMING ABOVE the baby whale that came to play with us.
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appears before the International Criminal Court, as the court hears arguments regarding Duterte's health and ability to stand trial, while he faces murder charges related to his war on drugs, in The Hague, Netherlands, September 16 2026.

Former Philippines leader Duterte appears in ICC courtroom

A Philippine Airlines plane stands parked on the tarmac at Manila's International airport on November 8, 2013; Illustrative.

'Baby killer': Fight breaks out in Manila airport over antisemitic insults - report

An Indian soldier stands guard next to captured Somali pirates after they were brought in for prosecution by the Indian Navy, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, India, March 23, 2024.

Merchant ship hijacked off Yemen now held by Somali pirates, residents say


Syrian rebels demand ransom, removal from terror list in order to free captive Fiji troops

The Nusra Front, a Syrian affiliate of al-Qaida, says it is holding the peacekeepers because the UN force protects Israel.

Syrian rebels take picture of Israeli flag shorly after taking control of Quneitra Crossing.

Fighting breaks out along Syrian border, with captured Fiji troops nearby

A heavy firefight erupts between the Syrian army and Islamist rebels, along the Syrian border with Israel.

Smoke rises following an explosion on the Syrian side near the Quneitra border crossing between the Golan Heights and Syria, August 29, 2014.

Little Manila

The Filipino community in Israel gained a moment of attention with Rose Fostanes’ ‘X-Factor’ win, but for the majority of those working here, no real change is on the horizon

Filipinos in Israel

Israel allows Filipina caregiver who won X-Factor competition to pursue singing career

Rose Fostanes, the 47-year-old caregiver, will be given an Interior Ministry permit after initially being denied.

Rose Fostanes performs on Israel's XFactor

iEngage: Looking past the walls

The phenomenon of Filipina caregiver Rose Fostanes winning X Factor Israel is a moment of pride for some Israelis.

Rose Fostanes performs on Israel's XFactor

Filipina Rose Fostanes wins X-Factor Israel competition

The 47-year-old caregiver won the inaugural season of show in Israel with the song 'My Way'.

Rose Fostanes performs on Israel's XFactor

Aux Philippines, des héros ordinaires

La mission humanitaire israélienne vient de rentrer après 15 jours sur l’île dévastée

P10 JFR 370

‘Saving a single life is like saving an entire world’

After being away from home for two weeks, the 147-person delegation from the IDF Home Front Command and the Medical Corps has return.

idf in phillipines 521

Mashav: Still up and running

Mashav is the organization that puts into effect the emphasis on Development Diplomacy.

Philippines typhoon 370

IDF major reports from Philippines: ‘An extraordinary, powerful experience’

"We touched the hearts of thousands of people who will always have a place in their hearts for the State of Israel."

IDF field hospital Philippines 370