Philippines ties Israeli arms deals to recognition in South China Sea dispute

Philippines ties Israeli arms deals to recognition in South China Sea dispute

Israeli defense firms face stalled deals as the Philippines pushes for political backing in its maritime dispute with China; despite close military ties, Jerusalem’s refusal to take sides is straining a relationship worth hundreds of millions annually

Philippines freezes Israeli arms deals over South China Sea standoff

The conflict between China and the Philippines over control of the South China Sea is now reaching the Israeli government. The Philippines is demanding an official Israeli declaration recognizing its sovereignty over the maritime area, which has been in dispute for many years between the two Asian nations. While Israel is maintaining a neutral stance, […] The post Philippines freezes Israeli arms deals over South China Sea standoff appeared firs…