THE exit of the first batch of 20 Filipinos from Gaza Strip on Sunday has been delayed following the airstrike on an ambulance that allegedly carried Hamas terrorists.
Among the 20 Filipinos waiting at the Gaza-Egypt border are several minors including a one-month old baby, two mothers who are nine months and three months pregnant, and one OFW.
The exit of the second batch composed of 26 Filipinos supposedly on Monday was moved to a later date, which was not given. “Hopefully, the exit of at least the first batch of 20 Filipinos will materialize tomorrow ,” Santos said.Israel had earlier agreed to the request of the Philippine government to allow the Filipinos to be prioritized among foreigners wanting to leave the war-torn Gaza Strip.The first batch will be composed of 20, and the second will be composed of 30.
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