More than Half of Hamas Hostages in Israel Identified as Foreign Nationals

Foreign Nationals Held Captive by Hamas: Israeli Government Reveals Disturbing Truth

October 25 Announcement Shocks the World

In a startling revelation made by the Israeli government on October 25, it was disclosed that more than half of the estimated 220 hostages held by the Islamist extremist group Hamas hail from foreign countries. These hostages are believed to have been taken captive within the Palestinian autonomous region of Gaza, which is under the effective control of Hamas. Shockingly, even though the majority of them possess Israeli citizenship, they also hold dual citizenship, indicating a complex international dimension to this crisis. It is worth noting that 54 Thai nationals are amongst those being held against their will.

Foreign Passports Point to Multinational Hostages

Out of the 138 hostages, it has been confirmed that they possess foreign passports, with representatives from 25 different countries. The breakdown of nationalities includes 15 individuals from Argentina, 12 from Germany, 12 from the United States, 6 from France, and 6 from Russia. However, it is important to note that many of these individuals also hold Israeli nationality alongside their foreign citizenship.

Thais – Largest Migrant Worker Community in Israel

According to government statistics, Thais constitute the largest group of migrant workers in Israel, with around 30,000 individuals employed in the agricultural sector. This could explain the significant presence of Thai nationals among the hostage crisis.

Devastating Casualty Count Highlights International Toll

Tragically, following the surprise attack by Hamas on the 7th, the Israeli government has confirmed the deaths or disappearances of 328 foreign individuals. Among them are 34 Americans, 25 Ukrainians, 23 French citizens, and 23 Russians. Additionally, four individuals remain unidentified at this time.

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On October 25, the Israeli government announced that more than half of the approximately 220 hostages believed to have been held by Hamas were foreign nationals. This photo shows teddy bears showing children believed to have been detained by Hamas in Tel Aviv on the same day (2023 Reuters / Janis Laizans)

[エルサレム ２５日 ロイター] – The Israeli government announced on the 25th that more than half of the approximately 220 hostages believed to have been held by the Islamist group Hamas, which effectively controls the Palestinian autonomous region of Gaza, are foreign nationals. Most of them appear to be dual citizens who also hold Israeli citizenship, but 54 Thai nationals are also included.

138 of the hostages have foreign passports from 25 countries, including 15 from Argentina, 12 Germans, 12 Americans, 6 French and 6 Russians, but many of them also have Israeli nationality. It appears that he has.

Thais are the largest group of migrant workers in Israel, with around 30,000 working in the agricultural sector, according to government statistics.

The Israeli government has announced that 328 foreigners have been confirmed dead or missing following the surprise attack by Hamas on the 7th.

Of these, 34 Americans were killed and 5 missing; 25 Ukrainians killed and 2 missing; 23 French citizens killed and 1 missing; and 23 Russians killed and 1 missing. There are four unknown persons.

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