PH gov't prepares for possible repatriation of Filipinos in Israel

The Philippine government is preparing for the possible repatriation of Filipinos in Israel due to escalating conflict between Israeli forces and Palestinian groups.

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is coordinating repatriation efforts and has reminded Filipinos in Israel to stay safe amid rising tensions.

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque expressed the DFA's hope for a peaceful resolution to the conflict and confirmed the government is ready to assist Filipinos if necessary and with their consent.

The ongoing conflict involves Palestinian nationalist group Hamas and Israeli armed forces, with Palestinians facing eviction from East Jerusalem.

There are over 30,000 Filipinos residing in Israel, primarily consisting of workers, alongside students and diplomats.

The Israeli Embassy in Manila stated that Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad bear full responsibility for the unfolding violence.

Malacañang is confident that the Philippine Embassy in Tel-Aviv and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) are prepared for any contingency.