Filipino reported injured in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
OWWA administrator Arnell Ignacio briefing media about the injured Filipino in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Photo courtesy of OWWA.
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration or OWWA confirmed that a Filipino was reported injured in the ongoing war in Israel.
This was confirmed by OWWA Deputy Administrator Arnell Ignacio in an interview adding that the injured Filipino is now recovering at a hospital.
"These are purely reports, but I think you are referring to Joey Pasulingan. If I'm not mistaken, Joey is currently in the hospital. If you are referring to him, he was hit by a bullet and he is now recovering," Ignacio said.
Hamas launched its most severe attack on Israel on Saturday firing rockets and sending armed men to several Israeli cites. At least 22 people died in the said war.
Israeli's Home Front Command declared a "state of war alert" after the incident.
As the army reported combat with the militants in several Israeli cities and military bases near Gaza, Israel claimed the Iran-backed group had declared war.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to take action in response.
According to a report from Agence France-Presse, the number of those killed in the attacks increased to around 1,000 as claimed by the officials on both sides on Sunday.