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Israeli Authorities Demand Deportation of Filipino Mother Despite Daughter's Citizenship
Israeli authorities have ordered the deportation of Telma Casao, a Filipino mother of an Israeli citizen daughter, due to missing divorce documentation. Despite living in Israel for over 20 years with her Israeli partner and daughter, the state refuses to regularize her status, risking family separation.
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What happened
- 01Israeli authorities demand deportation of Filipino mother Telma Casao over missing divorce documents.
- 02Telma has lived in Israel for 20+ years with Israeli partner and their 16-year-old Israeli citizen daughter.
- 03Temporary residence permits were contingent on divorce proof from the Philippines, which was not obtained.
- 04Population Authority states family life rights are relative and rejected appeals due to lack of documents.
- 05Daughter Adi and father Eyal plead to prevent family separation caused by bureaucratic issues.
- 06Lawyers call for humane treatment emphasizing the child's Israeli citizenship and family unity.
The family and their lawyers appeal for a compassionate solution.
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