By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora
MANILA – A Filipino was killed in a missile attack in Israel on April 5 as conflict in the Middle East continues, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on Tuesday.
The Filipina died alongside her Israeli husband and elderly parents-in-law inside a residence in Haifa on Sunday evening.
The DFA did not provide further details and identification but said the victim’s next of kin had been informed and that the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv is providing assistance.
“The family requests privacy at this difficult time to grieve in peace. We join the Filipino community in praying for her eternal rest and for strength for her family during this time of profound loss,” it said.
The DFA said the embassy is arranging for the earliest possible repatriation of her remains despite the current travel situation in the region.
This is the second Filipino national killed in a missile attack in Israel since it mounted a joint military operation with the United States targeting the nuclear sites and leadership of Iran, prompting retaliatory strikes from Tehran. (PNA)
