3rd batch of Filipino repatriates from Israel to arrive today

Metro Manila, October 23 ------ The third batch of Filipinos from war-torn Israel is set to return to the Philippines today the Philippine Embassy in Israel told CNN Philippines.

Consul General and Deputy Chief of Mission Anthony Mandap said around 25 will leave Tel Aviv today. Of the 25 Filipinos, 17 of them are caregivers while eight are hotel workers, according to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration. Last week, 34 Filipinos across two batches were repatriated.

The first group of 16 arrived on Oct. 18. Two days later, another batch of 20 touched down in the Philippines. Four Filipinos were confirmed killed in the fighting, which began when militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel last Oct. 7.

The body of one Filipino fatality – a 49-year-old caretaker from Negros Occidental – was repatriated on Saturday. The remains of three other Pinoy victims remain in Israel.

Source: cnnphilippines.com