The Israeli government has pledged comprehensive support to the family of Leah Mosquera, a Filipina caregiver from Negros Occidental who died from injuries sustained in an Iranian missile strike in Israel last June.
Israeli Consul to the Philippines Moti Cohen personally visited San Enrique, Negros Occidental, on July 30 to meet Mosquera’s family and provide financial aid. He affirmed Israel’s commitment to assisting all victims of terror attacks, including foreign workers.
“All benefits that every citizen is getting will be given to foreign nationals hurt by any act of terror,” Cohen said.
Mosquera, 49, had been living in Rehovot, Israel, with her younger sister Mae Joy when a missile struck their location on June 15. The attack was part of Iran’s retaliation following Israeli military actions. After nearly a month in intensive care at Shamir Medical Center, Mosquera succumbed to her injuries on July 13.
Her remains were flown home on July 23 with help from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Israeli Embassy. The Philippine government, through President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., also extended assistance for her repatriation and burial, along with financial support.
Cohen assured that Mosquera’s family would receive the same pensions and bereavement benefits afforded to Israeli citizens, including coverage of travel expenses for Mae Joy, who accompanied her sister’s remains home.
In recognition of Mosquera’s sacrifice, the provincial government of Negros Occidental earlier granted P190,000 in aid to her family.
