Thailand's foreign ministry expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of a Thai worker in northern Israel. The incident occurred in the Upper Galilee region, where the worker lost his life due to an explosion of dropped ammunition. Contrary to initial reports of an anti-tank missile attack from Lebanon, the ministry clarified that the cause of death was different.
Another Thai national was injured in the same incident, and the embassy in Israel is closely monitoring their condition. Autopsy results are awaited to confirm the deceased worker's identity before informing the family. Efforts are underway to evacuate 10 more Thai nationals from the kibbutz where the unfortunate event took place.
Thailand has a significant number of its citizens working in Israel's agriculture industry, with many employed in tending crops and dairy farms. Tragically, Thais were the largest group of foreign nationals killed in the recent Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023. Most of the victims were agricultural workers near the Israel-Gaza perimeter fence.
In the aftermath of the attacks, approximately 10,000 farm workers left Israel, as reported by the Israeli government. The Thai embassy in Israel is offering assistance to any citizens facing difficulties in leaving high-risk areas of the country. The safety and well-being of Thai nationals in Israel remain a top priority for the authorities.
