PH calls for ceasefire in Israeli attacks on Lebanon

The Philippines, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), has called for a ceasefire in the latest hostilities in Lebanon which is now posing threats to the two week-truce between Iran and the US. 

“The Philippines expresses grave concern over the escalation of conflict and the worsening humanitarian situation in Lebanon,” the DFA said in a press statement according to GMA News’ JP Soriano.

“We call for the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement pursuant to UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and urge all parties to fully abide by international humanitarian law, most notably the protection of civilians and UN personnel, including humanitarian, health and media workers,” it said. 

The DFA likewise urged “all parties to the conflict in Lebanon to end hostilities and allow for diplomatic efforts at resolving the conflict in the wider region to proceed.” 

Israel carried out its heaviest strikes on Lebanon—including in densely packed central Beirut—on April 8 since Hezbollah joined the war in early March. Israel's attacks continue even as the Iran-aligned group paused attacks on northern Israel and Israeli troops in Lebanon under the ceasefire.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, said that the ceasefire suspending the six-week-old US-Israeli war against Iran did not apply to Lebanon and that the Israeli military would continue its strikes there.

The attack is threatening the fragile two-week truce, with Tehran warning to resume hostilities as Israel launched the major bombardment.  

At least 182 people were killed and nearly 900 were hurt due to the attack, the Lebanese Health Ministry said. 

No Pinoys hurt

Meanwhile, the Philippine Embassy in Beirut said no Filipinos so far are hurt in the ongoing hostilities. Around 14,000 Filipinos are living and working in Lebanon as of December 2025. Glenda, an OFW in Beirut, said they have not been able to sleep amid the fear and anxiety over the strikes. — Sundy Locus/BM, GMA News