Filipina Caregiver Dies After Iran Missile Strike in Israel

Leah Mosquera, a 49-year-old Filipina caregiver working in Israel, died from injuries sustained when an Iranian missile struck her apartment in Rehovot during the June 2025 Israel-Iran conflict. She was hospitalized at Shamir Medical Center, underwent multiple surgeries, and spent weeks in intensive care, with her sister Joy caring for her throughout. The Philippine Embassy in Israel confirmed her death and is coordinating repatriation efforts and assistance for her family. Mosquera's passing highlights the risks faced by overseas Filipino workers amid regional conflicts, as the embassy called for the protection of civilians including foreign workers. The missile attacks were part of escalating hostilities following Israeli strikes on Iranian sites and subsequent Iranian missile counterattacks. Mosquera would have turned 50 in July, and her dedication to supporting her family exemplifies the courage and sacrifice of Filipino workers abroad.