In a heartbreaking turn of events, a Sri Lankan woman who was reported missing during the Israel-Palestine conflict is now believed to be dead, according to Gamini Senarath Yapa, the Media Spokesman for the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE).
The woman, a 49-year-old mother of two from Gampaha, had traveled to Israel as a nurse under the registration of the Foreign Employment Bureau in 2022.
Yapa revealed that the suspicion of her demise stems from information circulating on social media, indicating that she may have been fatally shot.
The news has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving her loved ones devastated. In light of this tragic development, Yapa expressed his commitment to bringing the woman's body back to Sri Lanka.
He plans to pursue diplomatic channels to ensure compliance with Israeli laws and regulations. The aim is to provide closure and solace to the grieving family, who are desperate to lay their beloved family member to rest in her homeland.
The Foreign Employment Agency will ensure that the woman's entitlements are met, offering some financial relief during this difficult time.
As the investigation continues, the local and international communities mourn the loss of this Sri Lankan nurse, whose life was tragically cut short amidst the ongoing conflict.
