Israel pledges support for families of 4 Filipinos killed in Hamas attack

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration confirmed on Friday that the Israeli government will extend long-term support to the families of the four Filipinos who were killed during the attack by the militant group Hamas in Israel.

OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio said in an interview that the information was received by the agency from the Israel Embassy in the Philippines.

"They are treated like Israeli citizens, so their benefits are the same as those of an Israeli citizen," Ignacio said.

The four identified deceased Filipinos were Grace Prodigo Cabrera, Loreta Alacre, Angeline Aguirre, and Paul Vincent Castevi.

The families of the four Filipinos will also receive monthly support and yearly monetary benefits in addition to assistance with funeral mourning costs.

The Israeli Embassy stressed that they would extend their assistance not only to the families of the Filipinos killed in the Hamas attack but also to those who were injured.

Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss, reaffirmed Israel's commitment to providing aid to all foreign victims of the ongoing attacks, including Filipinos.

"We recognize them as victims of terrorism and for that then they will be receiving assistance, either the parents, spouses or children accordingly," Fluss said in an interview.

"Financial assistance, their monthly income. If they need assistance in education, in healthcare, housing… as long as they are in Israel and documented," he added.

Meanwhile, Ignacio added that 58 Filipinos from Israel are scheduled to land on Monday.