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flag A Filipino caregiver was killed in a Tel Aviv missile strike on Feb. 28, 2026, during Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel.

flag Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed the first Filipino death in Israel during the ongoing Middle East conflict, identifying 32-year-old caregiver Mary Ann Velasquez de Vera from Pangasinan as the victim. flag She was killed in a missile strike in Tel Aviv on February 28, 2026, while attempting to escort her elderly patient to a bomb shelter, struck by shrapnel. flag Her identity was verified by her husband and through biometric records. flag The attack followed U.S.-Israel strikes on Iranian targets, prompting Iran to retaliate with missile and drone attacks. flag The Philippine government pledged full support to her family and is monitoring the safety of over 2.4 million Filipinos in the region, urging overseas workers to stay informed and follow safety protocols.

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