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Israel Continues Military Offensive in Gaza, Kills At Least 95 in 24 Hours

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Fighting escalated in Gaza on Saturday, as Israel said it retrieved the body of a Thai hostage abducted during the Hamas-led attack, while killing at least 95 people in the past 24 hours according to Gaza's health ministry. Nattapong Pinta, a 34-year-old Thai national, was working in agriculture in Israel when he was seized from Kibbutz Nir Oz. The Israeli government said he was killed early in the war, which began on October 7, 2023. Thailand's foreign ministry reported that 46 Thais have been killed during the war, with two more bodies yet to be retrieved. Israel's defense minister said Pinta's body was retrieved from the Rafah area in southern Gaza.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least 95 people, including 6 members of a family, including 2 children, were killed in Gaza in the past 24 hours, according to Gaza's health ministry.
  • Israel said it retrieved the body of Nattapong Pinta, a 34-year-old Thai hostage abducted during the Hamas-led attack, from the Rafah area in southern Gaza.
  • 46 Thais have been killed during the war, with two more bodies yet to be retrieved, according to Thailand's foreign ministry.
  • 55 hostages remain in Gaza, with Israel saying more than half are dead.
  • Families rallied again in Israel on Saturday evening, calling for a ceasefire deal to bring everyone home.
  • Hamas issued a warning about another hostage, Matan Zangauker, saying Israel's military had surrounded the area where he's held.
  • Israel's military said it killed the head of the Mujahideen Brigades, As'ad Aby Sharaiya, in Gaza City on Saturday.

Statistics:

  • At least 95 people were killed in Gaza over the past 24 hours.
  • 46 Thai nationals have been killed during the war.
  • 55 hostages remain in Gaza.
  • More than half of the hostages are reportedly dead, according to Israel.
  • Israel's military has killed the head of the Mujahideen Brigades, As'ad Aby Sharaiya.
  • 6 members of a family, including 2 children, were killed in a strike in Gaza City.

Sources:

Associated Press, TEL AVIV, Israel and Hamas officials.

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