In a recent escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Israeli airstrikes near a hospital in Gaza City have sparked fear and anxiety among the local population. The ongoing conflict, which began on October 7, has also affected the Thai community in Israel, leading to casualties and injuries.
Approximately 30,000 Thai nationals were working in various sectors, primarily in farming, across Israel when Hamas launched its assault earlier this month. Regrettably, the Thai government reports that 32 of its citizens have lost their lives, while 19 others have sustained injuries in the crossfire.
Israeli Forces Confronted by Homemade Explosive Device in Occupied West Bank Operation
In a startling development, a video posted on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) has captured the moment when an Israeli armored vehicle came under attack from a homemade explosive device during an operation in the city of Qabatiya, situated in the occupied West Bank.
The full extent of the damage caused by the explosion remains unclear at this time. Qabatiya, located in the Jenin Governorate to the south of the Jenin refugee camp, was one of several areas in the occupied West Bank targeted during Israeli raids that began early on Tuesday. Some of these raids are still ongoing.
Thai Foreign Minister Undertakes Urgent Diplomatic Mission to Secure Captives' Release
As the situation in Israel and Gaza continues to escalate, Thailand's Foreign Minister, Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, is embarking on an urgent diplomatic mission to Qatar and Egypt to seek the release of 22 Thai nationals held captive by Hamas.
Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara is scheduled to meet with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister on Tuesday. Additionally, she will hold discussions with the Egyptian Foreign Minister on Wednesday, according to media reports, citing Thailand's foreign ministry.
The primary focus of these diplomatic talks will be the status of Thai citizens held hostage as a result of the ongoing violence in the region.
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