Dozens of foreign citizens have been killed, injured or taken hostage since the offensive launched on Saturday by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas against Israelwhich has already left more than 1,200 dead on the Israeli side, including several Latin Americans and Spaniards.
Several of them were participating in a “rave” party in the desert near the border with the Gaza Strip where at least 250 people were murdered.
Below are the figures that this conflict has left according to the country of origin.
Thailand: 20 dead
At least 20 Thais were killed in Israeli territory, 13 were injured and 14 are believed to have been kidnapped, the Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.
Some 5,000 Thais were evacuated from risk areas, the same source added.
United States: 14 deaths
The president of United States, Joe Bidenconfirmed the death of “at least 14 American citizens,” and added that “among those held by Hamas are American citizens.”
Nepal: 10 dead
Nepal reported that ten citizens were killed in the offensive.
Four other Nepalis are hospitalized in Israel and the embassy reported that a fifth citizen of this Asian country is missing.
France: 10 dead and 18 deceased
The Prime Minister, Elisabeth Borne, reported this Wednesday 10 French deaths and 18 “of whom we have no news.”
Argentina: 7 dead and 15 missing
The Argentine Foreign Ministry confirmed the death of seven Argentines and the disappearance of another 15.
Russia: 4 dead
The Moscow embassy in Tel Aviv confirmed this Tuesday the death of four Russians who also had Israeli nationality.
The delegation indicated that they do not have any reports of kidnapped Russian citizens, but reported that there are six missing.
Chile: 3 dead and 1 missing
The president of the Chilean Community in Israel, Gabriel Colodro, told AFP that there is a missing woman and that her Spanish husband is also missing.
Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren reported on Tuesday the death of three Israelis of Chilean descent.
Ukraine: 3 dead and six missing
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyiv confirmed that three Ukrainians died and that six others are missing.
Peru: 2 dead and three missing
The Peruvian Foreign Ministry reported that two citizens died and that three are missing.
Furthermore, according to a latest report, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs handles the information of 74 Peruvians who are stranded so far.
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Brazil: 2 deaths
The Brazilian Foreign Ministry confirmed this Tuesday that two Brazilians died.
Philippines: 2 dead and 3 missing
The Philippine ambassador to Israel reported Wednesday that a Filipino woman and a man were killed. Three others are missing.
United Kingdom: 2 deaths
Two men of British nationality died in the attack, their families confirmed. The BBC said on Wednesday that 17 Britons, including children, may be dead or missing.
The Foreign Office did not confirm any figures, but reported that “a significant number” of dual British-Israeli nationals were caught in the fighting.
Spain: 1 deceased
The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced this Wednesday the “death of the Spanish-Israeli citizen Maya Villalobo Sinvany”, who, according to the Spanish press, was a young woman who was doing military service in a barracks near the Gaza Strip.
Another Spaniard would have been “affected” by the attack Hamas, as previously announced by the same source. According to the local press, he would be missing.
Azerbaijan: 1 dead
The Foreign Ministry indicated on Wednesday that an Azerbaijani died.
Canada: 1 dead and three missing
The Canadian government reported the death of one of its citizens and the disappearance of three others.
Austria: 1 dead and two missing
Austria’s Foreign Ministry declared Wednesday that one of three dual nationals missing in southern Israel has been found dead.
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Cambodia: 1 dead
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet confirmed the death of a student from the country who was in Israel.
Germany: Several hostages
Several German citizens, who also had Israeli nationality, were kidnapped, the Foreign Ministry declared on Sunday.
Mexico: Two hostages
Foreign Minister Alicia Barcena wrote on the social network
Paraguay: 2 missing
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay reported on Sunday the disappearance of two Paraguayan citizens residing in Israel.
Colombia: 2 missing
Israel’s ambassador to Colombia indicated on Monday that two citizens are missing after being kidnapped.
The Foreign Ministry reported that it received “some requests for assistance to locate two compatriots, who at the time of the events were at a festival near the border between Gaza and Israel.”
Italy: 2 missing
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy, Antonio Tajani, indicated that two citizens, who also have Israeli nationality, are reported missing.
Sri Lanka: 2 missing
The ambassador of Sri Lanka Israel said Tuesday that two citizens are missing.
Tanzania: 2 missing
The Tanzanian ambassador to Israel, Alex Kallua, reported to AFP that two citizens of his country are missing.
Ireland: 1 missing
A 22-year-old Irish woman, who also has Israeli nationality, is missing.
Australia: 1 deceased
Foreign Minister Penny Wong reported the death of an Australian woman in the attacks.
Panama: missing citizen is safe
The government of Panama reported that Panamanian citizen Daryelis Denises Sáez Batista, who was reported missing, was found alive in a shelter. Her Mexican husband is also safe.
Source: Gestion
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