MANILA, Philippines — Many Filipinos in Israel, especially in coastal southern cities and in Gaza, are left in “trauma” as Philippine labor authorities prepare for rescue amid the escalating conflict between Israeli security forces and Palestinian militants.
Israel Labor Attach Rodolfo Gabasan said there are no injuries or deaths reported among Filipinos, but many are suffering from trauma amid rocket attacks and the sound of violence in the cities.
“Sa tindi ng mga sunod-sunod na pagsabog, marami sa ating mga Pilipino ‘yung nato-trauma (Because of the intensity of consecutive explosions, many Filipinos are left traumatized),” he said in an online media forum.
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