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Third Filipino killed in Israel-Hamas war

Another Filipino has been killed in Israel as it waged war with Hamas militants, raising the number of Filipinos killed in conflict to 3. The fatality was a 49-year-old Filipina caregiver from Negros Occidental. Her family and President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. were aware of her death. The Philippine government is working with the family, the embassy, and Israel for the repatriation of the remains. There are some 30,000 Filipinos in Israel, mostly working as caregivers. Meanwhile, 131 Filipinos remained in Hamas-run Gaza, including 3 tourists. At least 92 Filipinos sought repatriation from the enclave, but none have been repatriated yet due to the blockade. The DFA is working with diplomatic partners to find a solution. Three other Filipinos remained missing nearly a week since the surprise assault by Hamas and Israel's military retaliation. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega said, "However, it does not mean that there is no hope. Possibly, these 3 will show up."...

Israeli Settlers Kill 2 Palestinians at Funeral in Occupied West Bank

 Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank attacked a funeral procession, resulting in the deaths of two Palestinians. The incident occurred in the village of Qusra. The violence comes in the wake of recent terror attacks by Hamas on Israel. Tensions have been rising in the region. As an ambulance was transporting a wounded man and his son away from the initial attack, the settlers opened fire on the vehicle, killing both of them. The settlers also targeted vehicles in the streets of Sawiya and Turmisiyya. The Palestinian Red Crescent aid group reported treating people with severe gunshot wounds in the town of Qabalan. Since Saturday, a total of 610 injuries have been reported in the West Bank, with 21 occurring on Thursday alone. The Palestinian Red Crescent stated that 13 of these injuries were caused by live fire. "This is a heinous crime," said the Palestinian foreign ministry in a statement. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice.

In Israel, 'the place where you want your kids to grow up' has suddenly turned into the front line

 Be'eri, a beautiful Israeli kibbutz near the Gaza Strip, was once considered an idyllic place to raise children. The fields were green, the sunsets were breathtaking. But now, it has become the front line of conflict. Hamas rockets rain down on the community, leaving devastation in their wake. Lotan Pinyan, a resident, recalls how they used to joke about the rockets being the only downside to their paradise. But now, it's no laughing matter. Early one morning, the alarm sounded, signaling an imminent attack. The Pinyan family and their neighbors were thrust into a nightmare they never imagined. As the sirens blared, the Pinyans and their community were awakened to the sound of terror. The usual "tat - tat - tat" of bombings was replaced by an unrelenting barrage of rockets. Panic spread as messages flooded their WhatsApp group, detailing the presence of terrorists in the kibbutz. Gunshots, voices in Arabic, and pleas for help filled the chat. Mati Weiss, Michal Pinya...

Live updates: Israel-Hamas war news

 Israel has cut off electricity, food, water, and fuel supplies to Gaza, intensifying the humanitarian crisis. The UN has condemned this "further tightening" of the blockade, stating that residents in Gaza have lived under an unlawful blockade for 16 years. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has released horrifying photos of babies murdered and burned by Hamas. The post from Netanyahu's office on social media called Hamas inhuman and compared them to ISIS. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned that Gaza could run out of fuel in a few hours, which is crucial for powering hospitals. The ICRC regional director for the Middle East expressed concern about the dire situation in Gaza and the challenges faced in delivering supplies safely. Several countries are actively working to evacuate their citizens from Israel following Hamas' attack. India, Nepal, and Colombia have organized repatriation flights to bring their nationals back home. F...

Israel's European Championship soccer qualifier postponed

 UEFA Postpones Israel's Game in Kosovo in European Qualifying UEFA has postponed Israel's European Championship qualifying game against Kosovo due to travel restrictions imposed by the Israeli authorities. The game, which was scheduled to take place in Pristina, cannot be played because the Israeli national team is currently not allowed to travel abroad. This decision adds to the fixture backlog in the qualifying group, where Israel is competing with Switzerland and Romania for the top-two spots. Two teams will advance to the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany. As a result of the postponement, Israel is now two games behind schedule. Their game against group leader Switzerland, which was supposed to be played in Tel Aviv, has been rescheduled for November 15th. However, it remains uncertain if Israel will be able to safely host games. Additionally, Israel is now set to play three Euro 2024 qualifiers in the one-week international break next month, which was originally designed fo...