The Israeli government has pledged to help bring home to the Philippines the remains of a Filipina caregiver killed in a missile attack and provide long-term support to her family, Israel’s ambassador to the Philippines said.

Mary Ann De Vera, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW), died after being struck by shrapnel during a missile attack in Israel. Her death has drawn sympathy from both Filipino and Israeli officials amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Dana Kursh said the government is working to facilitate the return of De Vera’s remains to the Philippines so her family can mourn properly.

“The Israeli government is committed to facilitate in bringing the remains of Mary Ann to be reunited to the family and to try to bring a bit of ease to the family,” Kursh said.

Kursh also assured that De Vera’s family will receive lifetime assistance from the Israeli government.

“There is a monthly allowance and there are other things that will be given to the family such as psychological and others,” she said.

Officials said the exact scope of benefits for the family is still being processed.

The Israeli government also reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety of overseas Filipino workers currently working in Israel.

“We see everyone who is in Israel as part of Israel. (Cut to) They get the same access to shelter, the same mechanism of informing them that there is an alert message in English for them to understand,” Kursh said.

Authorities said Israel maintains extensive bomb shelter systems and emergency warning mechanisms that are accessible to all residents, including foreign workers.

The Israeli government continues to coordinate with the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers, the Philippine Embassy in Israel and the Department of Foreign Affairs to monitor the condition and safety of Filipinos in the country amid the ongoing regional tensions.