1 missing Filipino in Israel found, 6 still unaccounted for - DFA | Global News

1 missing Filipino in Israel found, 6 still unaccounted for – DFA

/ 06:57 PM October 10, 2023

A view shows smoke near houses and buildings destroyed by Israeli strikes in Gaza City, October 10, 2023. REUTERS/Shadi Tabatibi

A view shows smoke near houses and buildings destroyed by Israeli strikes in Gaza City, October 10, 2023. (REUTERS)

 

MANILA, Philippines — Department of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Teresita Daza on Tuesday said one missing Filipino in Israel has been located, while six others are still unaccounted for.

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“The embassy confirms that one of the missing Filipino nationals has been accounted for, a female found in a safe area,” said Daza.

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Based on information from the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv, four of the six missing individuals are female and two male, Daza added.

“Coordinating with Israeli authorities and local contacts, the embassy is exhausting all available means to ascertain the condition of the still missing Filipinos,” said Daza in a text message. 

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Meanwhile, of the 29 Filipinos initially reported missing, 23 have now been rescued and found. 

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“Post is looking into reports of the likely death of one Filipina who was earlier reported missing in one of the attacked kibbutzim. The embassy’s Labor Attache and Welfare Officer are on the ground to assist the sister of the said Filipina in confirming this with the Israel Police,” Daza said.

The Philippine Embassy, according to Daza, is now on its second day of extending assistance to evacuated Filipinos in hotels.

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