Philippines gears up to rescue citizens from conflict in Israel, Gaza


Smoke rises as a tower building collapses after it was hit by Israeli air strikes amid a flare-up of Israeli-Palestinian violence, in Gaza City May 12, 2021. - Reuters

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN): Many Filipinos in Israel, especially in coastal southern cities and in Gaza, are left in “trauma” as Philippine labour authorities prepare for rescue amid the escalating conflict between Israeli security forces and Palestinian fighters.

Israel Labour Attaché Rodolfo Gabasan said there are no injuries or deaths reported among Filipinos, but many are suffering from trauma amid rocket attacks and the sound of violence in the cities.

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