The Philippine Embassy in Jordan is working with its counterparts in Israel and Egypt to identify possible exit routes for Filipinos seeking repatriation from Gaza.
Philippine Ambassador to Jordan Wilfredo Santos told reporters that as of Wednesday, 51 Filipinos in Gaza are requesting repatriation as “they feel their safety is at risk” amid ongoing clashes between Israeli forces and the militant group Hamas.‘We have no water’: Gaza faces deeper humanitarian crisis as Israel tightens its hold
Santos said the repatriation plan for Filipinos is to go through the exit point beside Israel, while the alternative is through Egypt. He added clearance is also needed from both Israeli and Egyptian authorities to pass through the countries.
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