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00:00 Some of our countrymen were forced to go home today
00:03 because of the war between Israel and Hamas.
00:06 On the other hand, there are OFWs who are returning to Israel
00:10 to continue their work.
00:12 Live from Tel Aviv, Israel,
00:14 we have first news from JP Soriano.
00:17 JP.
00:19 Igan, Kapuso, it's 2 o'clock in the early morning here in Tel Aviv, Israel,
00:26 where we are now.
00:27 We arrived here yesterday, around 2 o'clock in the afternoon here in Israel.
00:34 At this time, it's quiet and peaceful,
00:37 and there's no noise, we didn't hear any siren.
00:40 We just arrived here in Israel.
00:43 But the people here are always alert.
00:47 And every house and house here is prepared to go to the bomb shelters
00:53 if necessary, but as I mentioned, it's quiet and peaceful here in Tel Aviv,
00:59 far from the situation in Gaza, on the border of southern Israel.
01:05 And it wasn't easy to come here with GMA Integrated News.
01:09 And here is our story.
01:11 At Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates,
01:17 I met the OFWs, Alan and Jenny Ropes.
01:22 But their destination is not Dubai, but in Israel,
01:27 where they work as caregivers.
01:31 They are on vacation in the Philippines when the Hamas attack happened
01:35 in southern Israel, on the border of Gaza.
01:38 Their flights were canceled several times.
01:42 I can go back, I can go back.
01:45 That's what I thought at first.
01:47 Because the rockets and everything, we're used to it, it's still happening.
01:52 I'm really worried that I'll go back.
01:56 But when they said it's safe, then my employer called me,
02:00 he said it's okay, there's no problem here.
02:03 So I don't need to go back.
02:05 Because of course, their children need to go home.
02:08 At Dubai Airport, they were transferred several times by the counter
02:12 and asked for more documents.
02:15 Didn't you say you need more money?
02:17 Yes, what kind of money?
02:19 According to the aviation staff of several airlines in Dubai,
02:23 only one airline has a flight to Tel Aviv in Israel.
02:27 After several hours,
02:31 our countrymen's flight to Israel continued
02:35 with the GMA Integrated News.
02:38 On the transit bus to the airport,
02:42 we accompanied several Israelis who are already living abroad
02:46 to return to Israel
02:48 to accompany their countrymen in their most needed time.
02:52 When we arrived at Ben Gurion Airport,
03:01 our team went through multiple screenings before leaving.
03:05 There were only a few passengers.
03:07 If some OFWs like Alan and Jenny Ropes will return to Israel,
03:12 the third batch of Filipinos will return to the Philippines
03:17 with the repatriation efforts of the Philippine government.
03:21 Maybe they will visit the Philippines.
03:24 One day we have to come.
03:26 With the Filipinos returning,
03:28 Jackie Lu is taking care of her baby who was adopted in Israel.
03:32 It's good that our place is not affected.
03:37 But of course, it's still scary
03:41 because there are terrorists who entered Israel.
03:45 I'm afraid for my baby's safety.
03:48 That's why I decided to repatriate the Filipino.
03:52 She was adopted by her grandchildren.
03:56 She gave her heart and she was part of the family.
04:01 She took care of my grandfather and my grandmother.
04:06 They passed away.
04:08 But we have Amara.
04:11 It's very emotional for us.
04:16 It's hard. But you understand why she decided to leave?
04:20 Of course.
04:22 She's going home.
04:28 If there are people who are separated,
04:31 there are also people who are reunited.
04:33 Like this Israeli family who are reunited with their children.
04:38 When we arrived, we felt that their parents stayed here
04:41 because they had to help out with the war.
04:44 So it was a long time.
04:47 We're in Tel Aviv.
04:50 In our trip to Tel Aviv,
04:53 which was bombed by Hamas several times,
04:55 rockets were dropped.
04:57 It was quiet and peaceful.
04:59 The establishments were open.
05:01 But according to the people here,
05:03 few people went out.
05:05 And some had to provide services to the Israeli Defense Force.
05:10 Here in Tel Aviv,
05:12 the sentiment of most Israelis is strong
05:15 to find their countrymen who were killed by Hamas.
05:19 Some of their children even went abroad.
05:22 There are booths that are given yellow ribbons
05:25 that symbolize the unity of the people here
05:28 in finding the victims of Hamas.
05:32 And one of the requirements for Israeli nationals here,
05:43 especially the children,
05:44 is to serve in their military.
05:47 And many Israeli nationals are serving now.
05:50 They're on the front line now.
05:52 And most of them are deployed
05:54 in Gaza and in the operations of Israel
06:00 in their various borders.
06:02 And the repatriated people in our country,
06:06 who are in the 25,
06:07 have been able to go home or arrive in the Philippines this afternoon.
06:11 They have time in the Philippines.
06:13 And according to the Philippine Embassy,
06:14 they may be able to add more.
06:16 But really,
06:17 Kapuso, there are about 30,000 Filipinos here in Israel
06:21 and more of them still want to stay here and work.
06:26 And that's the latest from Tel Aviv, Israel.
06:29 And for GMA Integrated News,
06:31 back to you, Igan.
06:33 Thank you very much.
06:34 Take care, JP Soriano.
06:37 Igan, you're up first in the news.
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06:46 and www.gmanews.tv.
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