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Filipina caregiver in Israel dies of injuries from Iran missile strike in June
REHOVOT, ISRAEL, JUL 13 – Leah Mosquera, one of 30 fatalities from recent Iranian missile strikes, died after weeks in intensive care following the attack on her Rehovot apartment in June.
- Leah Mosquera, a 49-year-old Filipina caregiver, died on July 13 from injuries sustained when an Iranian missile struck her apartment in Rehovot, Israel, on June 15.
- The missile attack occurred amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, injuring Mosquera and three other Filipinos and prompting wide evacuations and safety measures.
- Mosquera underwent several surgeries and intensive care for weeks at Shamir Medical Center while her family and the Filipino community in Israel provided support.
- Eugenio Jose Lacson said, "She really fought for her life," but injuries proved fatal, and the Negros Occidental government pledged P190,000 in assistance to Mosquera's family.
- Mosquera's death marks the 30th fatality linked to the conflict; Israeli authorities recognize her as a terror attack victim and coordinate repatriation while the DFA calls for civilian protection.
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Leah Mosquera: Negrense killed in missile attack in Israel was family's rock
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Leah Mosquera had been asleep when the missile came screaming through the sky on June 15 and crashed into the apartment she shared with fellow caregivers. It was another explosion in a distant war she had nothing to do with. Once the jolly presence in her village in Negros Occidental, Mosquera is returning only for the second time since she left for Israel 17 years ago. The first time, she brought chocolates, coo…
Leah Mosquera, Filipino caregiver, succumbs to wounds after Iranian missile attack in Rehovot
Mosquera was rushed to Shamir Medical Center for immediate medical treatment and spent several weeks in the ICU. She underwent several surgeries while continuing to fight for her life.
Filipina caregiver hurt in Israel missile strike dies —DFA
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Sunday confirmed the death of Leah Mosquera, the Filipina caregiver who sustained severe injuries during a missile attack in Rehovot, Israel on June 15. In a statement, the DFA said Mosquera’s passing was relayed by her sister, who is also an overseas Filipino worker in Israel. READ: 59 Palestinians in Gaza are killed by Israeli airstrikes or shot dead while seeking aid “The Depart…
Leah Mosquera was 49 years old and worked as a caregiver in Rehovot. She remained in detention for weeks after the impact of a projectile.
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