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<p>Two of the eight Thai hostages who were held captive by Hamas were confirmed to have been killed in the October 7 assault and their bodies are being held by the militant group, the Israel army said in a statement on Thursday (May 16).&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We informed the families of two kidnapped Thai citizens, who worked in agriculture in the plantations near Kibbutz Beeri, that they were murdered in the terrorist attack on October 7 and their bodies are being held by Hamas," said Israeli army spokesman Daniel Hagari, according to AFP news agency.</p>

<p>The same was confirmed by the Thailand government, which in a statement, said that the news was communicated to the country's foreign ministry by the&nbsp;Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv. The Thai nationals were identified as Sonthaya Oakkharasri and Sudthisak Rinthalak.</p>

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<p>Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs was informed about the unfortunate development "upon consideration of the available evidence." This comes as the "Committee for Assessing the Conditions of the Hostages of the Israeli Government has concluded that two Thai nationals listed as hostages in Gaza" are deceased, since October 2023," as per the the Thailand government.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Hagari in a press briefing said, “On October 7, Hamas terrorists brutally murdered 39 Thai nationals, and kidnapped 31 Thai nationals to Gaza.”</p>

<p>“Like them, other foreign nationals were abducted, including from Tanzania, Nepal, Mexico, the US, and France," he continued, adding, “The terrible cruelty of Hamas was used against anyone that stood in its way, without distinction of their origin."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Notably, on the fateful day of October 7 last year, nearly 1,200 people were killed while about 252 were held hostages by the militant group.</p>

<h2><strong>30,000 Thai nationals were working in Israel on Hamas assault eve&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Media reports suggest that around 30,000 Thai nationals were working in Israel on the eve of the Hamas attack. Among these Thai nationals, the majority were fieldhands in agricultural regions near the Gaza border.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</strong></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Two of the eight Thai hostages who were held captive by Hamas were confirmed to have been killed in the October 7 assault and their bodies are being held by the militant group, the Israel army said in a statement on Thursday (May 16).

Two of the eight Thai hostages who were held captive by Hamas were confirmed to have been killed in the October 7 assault and their bodies are being held by the militant group, the Israel army said in a statement on Thursday (May 16). "We informed the families of two kidnapped Thai citizens, who worked in agriculture in the plantations near Kibbutz Beeri, that they were murdered in the terrorist attack on October 7 and their bodies are being held by Hamas," said Israeli army spokesman Daniel Hagari, according to AFP news agency. The same was confirmed by the Thailand government, which in a statement, said that the news was communicated to the country's foreign ministry by the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv. The Thai nationals were identified as Sonthaya Oakkharasri and Sudthisak Rinthalak. Also Read | In historic move, US moves to reclassify Marijuana as drug with less risk Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs was informed about the unfortunate development "upon consideration of the available evidence." This comes as the "Committee for Assessing the Conditions of the Hostages of the Israeli Government has concluded that two Thai nationals listed as hostages in Gaza" are deceased, since October 2023," as per the the Thailand government. Also Read | US blasts China after Putin-Xi meet, says 'you can't have it both ways' Hagari in a press briefing said, “On October 7, Hamas terrorists brutally murdered 39 Thai nationals, and kidnapped 31 Thai nationals to Gaza.” “Like them, other foreign nationals were abducted, including from Tanzania, Nepal, Mexico, the US, and France," he continued, adding, “The terrible cruelty of Hamas was used against anyone that stood in its way, without distinction of their origin." Watch | New Caledonia protest: France sends troop to diffuse unrest × Notably, on the fateful day of October 7 last year, nearly 1,200 people were killed while about 252 were held hostages by the militant group. 30,000 Thai nationals were working in Israel on Hamas assault eve Media reports suggest that around 30,000 Thai nationals were working in Israel on the eve of the Hamas attack. Among these Thai nationals, the majority were fieldhands in agricultural regions near the Gaza border. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Two Thai nationals held hostage by Hamas in Gaza were killed on Oct 7

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Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions have escalated. Pakistan carries out airstrikes in Afghanistan. Afghanistan claims to strike back. Islamabad accuses Kabul of sheltering terrorists. The neighbouring countries have traded blame over who is responsible for a recent spate of Islamist militant attacks in Pakistan. Pakistan says the attacks were launched from Afghan soil. Why are both countries at loggerheads? Find out.

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<p>In the volatile Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, at least seven Pakistani Army soldiers, including two officers, were killed during a terrorist assault on a security checkpoint. The KP region has been a hotspot for militancy and extremism for decades.&nbsp;The attack, orchestrated by six militants, occurred in the North Waziristan region bordering Afghanistan. The assailants targeted the check post in Mir Ali by ramming an explosives-laden vehicle. The militants carried out multiple suicide bombings as well. Despite the efforts by the army to repel the intrusion, the attackers managed to breach the post.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During the clearance operation, all six terrorists were neutralised. Lieutenant Colonel Syed Kashif Ali and Captain Muhammad Ahmed Badar were also killed in the exchange of fire.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Following the attack, a sanitisation operation was launched to root out any remaining threats in the area. KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur denounced the assault.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“The terrorists rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the post, followed by multiple suicide bombing attacks, which led to the collapse of portion of a building," as per the military which added that five security personnel were killed due to the debris.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It also added that two out of the seven soldiers were killed in further combat with the militants.</p>

<p>The incident comes as Pakistan continues to face persistent security challenges. Even as the military did not give any official statement on who carried out the attack, however, Jaish-e-Fursan-e-Muhammad has claimed responsibility for the attack on the security post.</p>

<p>Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also denounced the attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Pakistan Taliban, formally known as Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), had established its presence in North Waziristan and had planned attacks. However, the military claimed that it&nbsp;rooted out the militants from the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The TTP emerged in 2007 following the Pakistani military's operations in the tribal regions bordering Afghanistan. The group has been responsible for numerous terrorist attacks in Pakistan, targeting both military and civilian targets.</p>

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In the volatile Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, at least seven Pakistani Army soldiers, including two officers, were killed during a terrorist assault on a security checkpoint.

In the volatile Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, at least seven Pakistani Army soldiers, including two officers, were killed during a terrorist assault on a security checkpoint. The KP region has been a hotspot for militancy and extremism for decades. The attack, orchestrated by six militants, occurred in the North Waziristan region bordering Afghanistan. The assailants targeted the check post in Mir Ali by ramming an explosives-laden vehicle. The militants carried out multiple suicide bombings as well. Despite the efforts by the army to repel the intrusion, the attackers managed to breach the post. Also Read | Missile attack hits Belgorod on second day of Russian elections During the clearance operation, all six terrorists were neutralised. Lieutenant Colonel Syed Kashif Ali and Captain Muhammad Ahmed Badar were also killed in the exchange of fire. Also Read | Governor of Russia’s Belgorod shuts schools and shopping centres for safety reasons Following the attack, a sanitisation operation was launched to root out any remaining threats in the area. KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur denounced the assault. WATCH | Pakistan: Why timing of the Achakzai's raid is notable × “The terrorists rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the post, followed by multiple suicide bombing attacks, which led to the collapse of portion of a building," as per the military which added that five security personnel were killed due to the debris. It also added that two out of the seven soldiers were killed in further combat with the militants. The incident comes as Pakistan continues to face persistent security challenges. Even as the military did not give any official statement on who carried out the attack, however, Jaish-e-Fursan-e-Muhammad has claimed responsibility for the attack on the security post. Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also denounced the attack. The Pakistan Taliban, formally known as Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), had established its presence in North Waziristan and had planned attacks. However, the military claimed that it rooted out the militants from the region. The TTP emerged in 2007 following the Pakistani military's operations in the tribal regions bordering Afghanistan. The group has been responsible for numerous terrorist attacks in Pakistan, targeting both military and civilian targets. (With inputs from agencies)

Terror attack kills 7 Pakistani soldiers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; six terrorists neutralised

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