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Israel’s navy has recovered the physique of a Thai man who was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Ouncesand killed in captivity by terror group Kataeb al-Mujahideen shortly after the Israel-Hamas war started on Oct. 7, 2023.
Natthapong Pinta’s physique was introduced again to Israel after an operation by the Israeli Protection Forces and Israeli Safety Company, the navy stated on Saturday.
“Yesterday (Friday), in a joint IDF and ISA operation, the physique of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai nationwide, was recovered from the Rafah space within the Gaza Strip,” the IDF and ISA stated in a joint assertion.
His household in Thailand was notified by the Thai Embassy and by Brig. Gen. (Res.) Gal Hirsch, who serves because the coordinator for Captives and Lacking Individuals within the Israeli prime minister’s workplace.
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The physique of Natthapong Pinta, a Thai nationwide who was killed in captivity in Gaza, has been recovered by Israeli forces. (IDF)
Natthapong had come to Israel to work in agriculture, in response to Israel’s Protection Minister Israel Katz.
“I ship my deepest condolences to his spouse, younger son, and household, and I thank our heroic troopers who, again and again, function underneath fireplace to deliver again all of the hostages, out of a profound ethical dedication,” Katz stated in an announcement.
“We won’t relaxation till all of the hostages — each the dwelling and the fallen — are returned to Israel,” he continued.
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Israeli Protection Minister Israel Katz provided his condolences to the household of Natthapong Pinta. (REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun)
The Hostages and Lacking Households Discussion board stated in a information launch that “the restoration of Nattapong Pinta represents the achievement of a fundamental ethical and human obligation, permitting his household the closure they desperately want.”
In an announcement, the Hostage Households Discussion board stated: “We stand with Nattapong’s household at present and share of their grief.”
“Whereas the ache is immense, his household will lastly have certainty after 20 horrible and agonizing months of devastating uncertainty,” the assertion continued. “Each household deserves such certainty to start their private therapeutic journey.”
Natthapong Pinta’s physique was returned to Israel after an operation by the Israeli Protection Forces and Israeli Safety Company. (FNC IDF)
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Fifty-five hostages stay in Gaza – 33 of whom are confirmed lifeless, however no less than 20 are alive. There may be grave concern for the lives of two hostages.
Fox Information’ Yael Rotem-Kuriel contributed to this report.
