7 Pinoys feared held by HamasResidents check the damage following Israeli air strikes in Gaza City early on October 8, 2023. “But as of date, 25 who have signified their intention, informed Post they want to leave Gaza,” the embassy said. According to Ignacio, OWWA personnel fetched Pacheco’s spouse from Cagayan Valley so she could directly get an update on the situation in Israel. DMW, he said, launched a Google survey among Filipinos in Gaza and 281 responded by saying they were safe. Garcia said they have no choice but suspend the registration citing the escalation of violence in Israel and Gaza.
