Thai Hostage Body Retrieved from Gaza – Israel News
- The body of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai national kidnapped during the Oct.
- Israel's Defense minister Israel Katz offered condolences to Pinta's family, including his wife and young son.
- Thais comprised the largest group of foreign nationals held by Hamas militants.
The body of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai citizen held hostage since the October 7th attack, has been recovered from Gaza in a special military operation, the Israeli prime minister’s office announced. This is a somber milestone in the ongoing conflict, as the 36-year-old, who worked in Israeli agriculture, was taken from Kibbutz Nir Oz and died early in the conflict. Israel’s defense minister offered condolences, emphasizing the commitment to recovering all hostages. the Hostage Families Forum expressed solidarity, while also urging decision-makers to prioritize the release of the remaining 55 hostages. News Directory 3 continues to monitor the situation as international pressure increases for a resolution. Discover what’s next as negotiations continue…
Israel Recovers Body of Thai Hostage from Gaza
Updated June 7, 2025
The body of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai national kidnapped during the Oct. 7 attack, has been recovered from Gaza, according to the Israeli prime minister’s office. Officials said the recovery occurred during a special military operation. Pinta was taken from Kibbutz Nir Oz and died in captivity early in the conflict.
Israel’s Defense minister Israel Katz offered condolences to Pinta’s family, including his wife and young son. Katz also thanked the soldiers involved in the operation, emphasizing the commitment to recovering all hostages, both living and deceased. The 36-year-old Pinta had been working in agriculture in Israel.
Thais comprised the largest group of foreign nationals held by Hamas militants.
The Hostage Families Forum expressed solidarity with Pinta’s family, acknowledging the end of a painful 20-month period of uncertainty. The forum urged decision-makers to prioritize an agreement to secure the release of the remaining 55 hostages.
Recent reports indicate that at least 15 Palestinians died and 50 sustained injuries in airstrikes in Gaza City’s Sabra district. The Israeli military has not yet commented on the incident.
What’s next
Efforts to negotiate the release of the remaining hostages continue, with international pressure mounting on all parties to reach a resolution. The recovery of Pinta’s body underscores the ongoing challenges and complexities of the situation in Gaza.