Manila Bulletin
OFWs in Israel struggle to sleep as Israeli-Palestinian hostilities intensify
Filipino workers in Israel are experiencing sleep deprivation due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Palestine.
OFWs cannot fully rest as they fear that bombs might explode anytime amid the hostilities.
Arwin Sausa, an OFW, described the situation as frightening, stating they remain aware of their surroundings even when their eyes are closed.
He also mentioned that they can see Gaza and the projectiles being launched, necessitating constant vigilance.
The current tensions escalated after Israel ordered the deportation of Palestinian families in East Jerusalem, followed by a raid on a mosque.
Israel conducted numerous airstrikes in Gaza on Thursday as the conflict intensified.
There are approximately 30,000 Filipinos currently residing in Israel.
OFWs receive alerts on their cellphones and sirens blare when rocket attacks are imminent.
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Philippine authorities in Israel are preparing to evacuate approximately 400 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from conflict-hit areas in Israel.
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The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has confirmed a temporary suspension on the departure of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to Israel, not a ban on deployment.
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The Philippines, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), has expressed "serious concern" over the escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas militants in Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip.
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