The Department of Migrant Workers confirmed that 17 Filipino seafarers were listed as crew members of a cargo vessel hijacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. The armed group targeted the ship, reportedly an Israeli vessel, to show condemnation for the ongoing bombings in the Gaza Strip. This information was reported by Zen Hernandez on TV Patrol on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.
The incident highlights the dangers faced by Filipino seafarers working in international waters, as they become caught in the crossfire of geopolitical conflicts. The Department of Migrant Workers and other concerned authorities will likely be working to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected seafarers, as well as to address the broader implications of the hijacking incident.
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