Body of Thai hostage recovered from Gaza, Israel says
Summary
Israel has retrieved the body of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai worker who was kidnapped during a Hamas attack in October 2023. The operation took place in southern Gaza, where his remains were found after being held by a militant group. The incident highlights ongoing tensions as several hostages remain unaccounted for.Key Facts
- Israel recovered the body of a Thai national named Nattapong Pinta during an operation in southern Gaza.
- Nattapong was an agricultural worker in Israel and was kidnapped during a Hamas-led attack.
- He was likely killed in the early months of his captivity, according to Israeli military officials.
- Before recovering his body, authorities did not know if he was alive or dead.
- Nattapong leaves behind a wife and young son in Thailand.
- The recovery follows the release of five other Thai hostages alive earlier this year.
- Another incident near a Gaza aid center resulted in the deaths of six Palestinians.
- A military blockade on Gaza has been ongoing for about 20 months, with limited aid now permitted.
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