Pinay sa Israel, kabilang sa apat na namatay sa pag-atake sa Haifa

• A Filipino woman was among four killed in an attack in Haifa, Israel
• The victim, Lucille Jane Gershovich, 29, had gone to Israel to live with her husband
• She and her husband sought shelter under a staircase when they could not reach the bomb shelter
• All four victims, including her husband and his parents, were killed when the building collapsed

A Filipino woman was among four people killed during an attack in Haifa, Israel. The incident has drawn attention to the risks civilians face amid escalating violence in the region, Bombo Radyo reported.

According to Rosalina Diamante, Bombo International News Correspondent reporting from Israel, the victim, Lucille Jane Gershovich, 29, had traveled to Israel to live with her husband.

"She went to Israel to be with her husband and reside there," Diamante said.

Diamante explained that the couple normally lived in Herzliya but visited Haifa to see the husband’s parents.

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"They went to Haifa to visit the husband’s parents," she added.

When the attack occurred, the family could not reach the bomb shelter because the father-in-law had difficulty moving quickly.

"They hid under the staircase instead," Diamante said.

The building they were in collapsed due to the assault, trapping the family inside. All four died as a result, including Lucille, her husband Dmitry Gershovich, 42, and Dmitry’s parents, Vladimir Gershovich, 73, and Lena Ostrovsky, 68.

Diamante noted that this tragic incident highlights the dangers for civilians caught in conflict zones. Authorities are urging residents to seek safer shelter and remain vigilant during attacks.

This attack comes amid rising tensions in the area, raising concerns about the safety of foreign nationals and local families alike.

The loss of life underscores the urgency of protecting civilians and providing timely information about safe zones during conflicts.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh