Meretz MK Tamar Zandberg is urging President Reuven Rivlin to cancel his visit with visiting Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte tomorrow over his highly criticized drug crackdown that has killed thousands.
In a letter to the president, Zandberg says hosting Duterte at the President’s Residence will “make Israel a partner in the crimes against humanity being carried out by Duterte in his country.
Zandberg says the Israeli-made Tavor gun is being used by Filipino security forces to kill thousands of drug dealers and addicts in the Philippines.
Duterte is seeking weapons deals outside of the US and Canada, who recently have limited military hardware deals over human rights concerns.
According to the Kan state broadcaster, Duterte is bringing with him a delegation of 400 officials, including top army and police officials, some of whom are expected to visit Israeli army bases.
The Philippines emerged as a significant new customer in 2017 for Israel, with sales of radar and anti-tank equipment worth $21 million.
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