Four Filipinos injured in Iran strike on Israel

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At least four Filipinos were injured in Iran’s missile strike on Israel and taken to the hospital, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported Sunday.
DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega said 16 Filipinos were in the area when the missile landed in Rehovot, about 20 kilometers south of Tel Aviv.
“We’re not certain if they were outdoors or had stepped out of their homes out of fear,” De Vega said.
In a separate incident, a Filipina west of Tel Aviv was caught in a missile strike but remained unharmed as she stayed inside her home, according to the Philippine Embassy.
An estimated 30,000 Filipinos live in Israel. The embassy is currently assessing whether to recommend voluntary or mandatory repatriation. Commercial flights in and out of Israel have been suspended due to the ongoing threat of further strikes.
DFA Assistant Secretary Robert Ferrer said the land crossing to Jordan remains open on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., but would only be used if Israel’s security alert level is raised further.
No injuries have been reported among the 1,100 Filipinos in Iran. However, the DFA is preparing contingency plans for their possible evacuation via Turkmenistan.
