Bangkok:
4 Thais had been killed in northern Israel by rocket fireplace from Lebanon, Thailand’s overseas minister mentioned Friday.
Maris Sangiampongsa, in a publish on social media platform X, mentioned he was “deeply saddened” by the deaths near the city of Metula on Thursday, including one other Thai citizen was injured.
The top of the regional council in Metula mentioned late Thursday that 5 folks had been killed within the rocket strike from Lebanon, one native farmer and 4 overseas farm employees.
About 30,000 Thai nationals reside in Israel, the place salaries are a lot larger than within the Southeast Asian kingdom.
Thai nationals in Israel have been notably arduous hit for the reason that begin of the struggle with Hamas, with not less than 39 killed because of the October 7, 2023 assault on southern Israel.
Greater than two dozen had been believed to have been captured by militants through the assault.
Throughout a quick November truce, 23 Thais had been launched from captivity.
The Israeli military has mentioned two Thai nationals died in captivity in Gaza in Could.
After greater than 11 months of cross-border clashes that displaced tens of hundreds on either side of the Israel-Lebanon border, the Israeli military intensified air strikes towards Hezbollah in mid-September and later launched restricted floor operations in southern Lebanon.
Overseas Minister Maris added: “Thailand continues to strongly urge all events to return to the trail of peace, within the identify of the harmless civilians gravely impacted by this extended and deepening battle.
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