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3rd Filipino Victim In Israel-Hamas Strife, Confirmed
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Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega confirmed the death of a third Filipino national amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas.
The victim, identified as a 49-year-old woman from Negros Occidental, fell victim to the violence escalating in the region.
The Philippine Embassy in Israel is in touch with the victim’s kin in Kuwait for the repatriation of the remains.
De Vega expressed the government's condolences, stating, "The family is aware, the President is aware, and the Philippine Government, of course, is working closely with the family. The embassy is also in touch with the victim's sisters, who are currently in Kuwait, making arrangements for the repatriation of the remains."
Three are still currently missing, including a Filipino male in a video on social media showing a man being held by gunmen.
The victim, identified as a 49-year-old woman from Negros Occidental, fell victim to the violence escalating in the region.
The Philippine Embassy in Israel is in touch with the victim’s kin in Kuwait for the repatriation of the remains.
De Vega expressed the government's condolences, stating, "The family is aware, the President is aware, and the Philippine Government, of course, is working closely with the family. The embassy is also in touch with the victim's sisters, who are currently in Kuwait, making arrangements for the repatriation of the remains."
Three are still currently missing, including a Filipino male in a video on social media showing a man being held by gunmen.
Oct 13, 2023
