Filipina caregiver in Israel dies after injuries from Iranian attack

Metro Manila, Philippines - A Filipina caregiver based in Israel has succumbed to her severe injuries after her home was directly hit by Iran’s missile attacks in June.

The Philippine Embassy in Israel, Department of Foreign Affairs, and the Department of Migrant Workers confirmed the death of Leah Mosquera on Sunday, July 13, almost a month after the missile attack. She was 49.

Her sister, Mae Joy, who also works in Israel, relayed the information to government officials.

According to the embassy, Mosquera was hurt after an Iranian missile attack hit her apartment in Rehovot, a city in the central district of Israel, on June 15.

She was rushed to the Shamir Medical Center, underwent multiple surgeries, and was in the intensive care unit for several weeks.

“The embassy is now working on the repatriation arrangements and the provision of all necessary assistance for Ms. Moquera,” the embassy said.

“[T]he DMW will defray all expenses — repatriation, local transport, funeral and burial expenses, financial assistance, including airfare of Mae Joy from Israel,” the DMW said.

The embassy, DFA, and DMW extended condolences to the Mosquera family, as well as expressed gratitude to the medical workers who took care of the Filipina caregiver.

Israel and Iran exchanged missiles on June 13, which extended to a 12-day conflict.

Mosquera was among the eight Filipinos in Israel who were injured due to Iran’s missile attacks. The seven were discharged after receiving treatment for minor to moderate injuries.

“As we mourn her passing and remember her life, the embassy also renews its call for the protection of civilians, including foreign workers, during times of conflict,” the embassy said. The DFA also said the same.

The embassy said 106 Filipinos in Israel have been repatriated due to the Israel-Iran conflict.