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A Filipina worker, Leah Mosquera, has died following injuries from last month’s Israel-Iran conflict, confirmed by the Philippine Embassy in Israel.

 

Mosquera, 49, was tragically caught in the line of fire when an Iranian missile struck her apartment in Rehovot, Israel, on 15th June. Despite receiving urgent medical attention at Shamir Medical Center, including multiple surgeries and intensive care, she succumbed to her injuries early Sunday morning.

 

In a heartfelt statement, the embassy conveyed deepest condolences to Mosquera's family in the Philippines. Her sister, Joy, verified the sad news.

 

Efforts are now underway to repatriate her remains and provide necessary support to her family. Mosquera had been a devoted overseas worker in Israel for many years, symbolising the sacrifice of countless Filipinos who work abroad to support their loved ones.

 

She is the first confirmed Filipino fatality from the June 2025 conflict, which was triggered by Israel’s preemptive strikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities. These strikes, initiated on 13th June, aimed to dismantle what Israel described as Iran’s advancing nuclear weapons programme, targeting strategic sites and personnel.

 

This event underscores the tragic human toll of geopolitical tensions and highlights the vulnerability of innocent civilians caught in such conflicts. For the Mosquera family, the loss is a poignant reminder of the bravery and dedication that characterise the lives of many overseas Filipino workers worldwide.

 

As the embassy coordinates repatriation, the wider Filipino community mourns the loss, reflecting on the resilience and sacrifices made by those working far from home.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from PhilStar 2025-07-16

 

 

Sad.  RIP.