Several Filipinas who are waiting to evacuate Gaza are appealing on behalf of their Palestinian husbands who failed security checks to be allowed to join them.
Not wanting to be separated, several Filipinas who are waiting to leave Gaza at the border with Egypt are appealing on behalf of their Palestinian spouses who failed security checks.According to JP Soriano's report on "24 Oras," the Philippine government is waiting for Egypt to reopen its border crossing at Rafah in order for the remaining Filipinos in Gaza along with 16 Palestinian spouses who were allowed by Israel and Egypt to leave the war-torn territory.
Diana said she and her husband had been living together in the Philippines for a long time. They were spending their vacation in Gaza when the Israel-Hamas conflict erupted.“Sana po magawan po ng paraan kasi sobrang hirap na po ng buhay namin ngayon wala na po kaming pagkain, tubig,” Diana added.Another Filipina at the border pleaded for her Palestinian husband to be allowed to evacuate with her.“Tulungan po kami na ma-isama ko ang asawa ko.
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