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This picture shows a rocket trail from Israel's Iron Dome missile-defense system batteries fired to intercept rockets fired from Iran above Jerusalem on June 13, 2025. Ahmad Gharabli, AFP/File

This picture shows a rocket trail from Israel's Iron Dome missile-defence system batteries fired to intercept rockets fired from Iran above Jerusalem on June 13, 2025. Air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem and loud blasts were heard on June 13, AFP journalists reported, as the Israeli military said it had detected a missile launched from Iran. (Photo by AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP)

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Dennis Gasgonia

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752403777177AFP__20250613__62BM3C3__v1__MidRes__IsraelIranConflictNuclear.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="This picture shows a rocket trail from Israel&#x27;s Iron Dome missile-defense system batteries fired to intercept rockets fired from Iran above Jerusalem on June 13, 2025. Ahmad Gharabli, AFP/File"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">This picture shows a rocket trail from Israel&#x27;s Iron Dome missile-defense system batteries fired to intercept rockets fired from Iran above Jerusalem on June 13, 2025. <em>Ahmad Gharabli, AFP/File</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA<strong> (UPDATE) </strong>— A Filipina caregiver working in Israel passed away Sunday morning due to injuries she sustained during an Iranian missile attack on June 15. </p><p>The Philippine Embassy in Israel, in a statement posted on their <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1164555625716765&amp;set=pcb.1164555732383421">official Facebook page</a>, announced the death of Leah Mosquera, a 49-year-old caregiver from Negros Occidental.</p><p>&quot;It is with deep sorrow that the Philippine Embassy in Israel announces that Ms. Leah Mosquera, a 49-year-old Filipina caregiver from Negros Occidental, passed away this morning due to severe injuries she sustained when an Iranian missile struck her Rehovot apartment on 15 June,&quot; said the Embassy.</p><p>After the attack, Mosquera was rushed to Shamir Medical Center, where she underwent multiple surgeries. She fought for her life at the Intensive Care Unit for several weeks. </p><p>&quot;During this time, she was lovingly cared for by her sister Joy, who also works here in Israel. Joy shared the sad news of her sister&#x27;s passing and consented to the release of the information to the public,&quot; said the Embassy.</p><p>&quot;The Embassy expresses its deepest gratitude to her and extends heartfelt condolences to the entire Mosquera family in the Philippines.&quot;</p><p>Mosquera was supposed to turn 50 this July 29.</p><p>The Embassy is now working on repatriation arrangements for Mosquera, and has promised &quot;the provision of all necessary assistance.&quot;</p><p>In a separate statement, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said it &quot;deeply mourns the passing&quot; of Mosquera.</p><p>It added that the DMW will &quot;defray expenses related to OFW Leah’s return and burial, as well as financial assistance to her family and travel to the Philippines of her sister and fellow Israel caregiver Mae Joy.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/flMANSYEozA?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>A Filipina caregiver working in Israel passed away Sunday morning due to injuries she sustained during an Iranian missile attack on June 15.</p>

A Filipina caregiver working in Israel passed away Sunday morning due to injuries she sustained during an Iranian missile attack on June 15.

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Pinay caregiver in Israel dies due to injuries sustained in Iran's missile attack

Dennis Gasgonia,

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Published Jul 13, 2025 06:51 PM PHT

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Updated Jul 14, 2025 10:08 AM PHT

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