Cpurtesy: Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv
THE Israeli government on Sunday said the Filipino worker freed by the Palestinian militant group Hamas will receive social security benefits and regular stipends from the Israeli government.
Filipino caregiver in Israel Jimmy Pacheco was among the hostages released to the Red Cross in war-torn Gaza by Hamas Friday, according to Qatar, which mediated the deal.
The 33-year-old Filipino worker was among the 200 people taken hostage by Hamas during the October 7 attack.
The Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv said the Israeli government “will provide Jimmy and his immediate family lifetime social security benefits and regular stipends” similar to those given to Israelis.
The embassy added that Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen visited Pacheco at the hospital where he is recovering.
The Filipino worker was “in high spirits” and appeared “to be in good health” after his release, the embassy earlier said.
Filipino national Noralyn Babadilla remains missing, and is believed to be among the hostages of Hamas.
Hamas fighters are set Sunday to release a third group of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
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