AT WAR. Billows of smoke rise through the air as Israel strikes on Gaza City on the third day of its Operation Swords of Iron. The Philippine government confirmed on Wednesday (Oct. 11, 2023) that two Filipinos were killed in the war between Israeli forces and the Hamas group. (Photo by Majdi Fathi/Tazpit Press Service)
MANILA – The Philippine government confirmed on Wednesday that two Filipinos were killed in the war between Israeli forces and the Hamas group.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), however, has yet to release detailed information, including where the Filipinos were killed.
“The Philippines condemns the killing of two Filipino nationals and all other acts of terrorism and violence as a result of Hamas actions against Israel,” said Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo in a post over X, formerly Twitter.
“The Philippines is ready to work with other countries towards a long-lasting resolution to the conflict, in accordance with pertinent United Nations Security Council Resolutions and the general principles of international law,” he added.
Based on the latest DFA data, there are more than 30,000 Filipinos in Israel and 137 in Gaza.
In its latest bulletin on Oct. 11, the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv said there are at least six Filipinos still unaccounted for in Israel.
Manalo assured the public that the Philippine government would continue to provide all possible assistance to distressed Filipino nationals in Israel and Palestine. (PNA)
