Filipinos in Israel injured, displaced by Iran strikes

Filipinos in Israel continue to receive protection equivalent to Israeli nationals amid Iran's ongoing air strikes, with seven Filipinos sustaining injuries following missile strikes on their residences.

The DFA reported no Filipino casualties from earlier conflicts but noted that 49 Filipinos lost their homes due to missile impacts and are temporarily sheltered in hotels or other accommodations.

Four injured Filipinos have been discharged from the hospital while two others remain hospitalized; one is recovering and another remains in critical condition after being crushed by debris, with medical support provided by both the Philippine Embassy and Israeli government.

The critically injured Filipino caregiver needs to undergo major surgery and is currently receiving top-notch medical care at Shamir Medical Center. Another injured Filipino remains confined at Kaplan Medical Center.

The Philippine Embassy has deployed a rapid response team and is reviewing voluntary or mandatory repatriation options for Filipinos, exploring evacuation via Jordan if tensions escalate further. So far, 26 have confirmed their intention to return home.

Flights to and from Israel remain suspended as Israeli airspace remains closed with no reopening timeline provided due to ongoing missile threats from Iran.