The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is verifying the reported abduction of Filipino workers allegedly by Hamas militants who have launched a massive attack on Israel.

Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza said the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv received "unconfirmed reports" that some Filipinos working near the Israeli border were captured on Saturday morning.

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