Thai nationals in Israel urged to return home amid escalating conflict

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The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) urgently called for all Thai nationals residing in Israel to promptly return to Thailand on Saturday. The escalating conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group, Hamas, has prompted this immediate action. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced their intent to broaden their ground and air operations, leading to heavy bombardments overnight.

The heightened attacks have exacerbated the situation, compelling the United Nations to demand a humanitarian ceasefire. The MFA, acting on the intensifying circumstances, has issued a warning via a Facebook post, urging Thai workers in Israel to return home, considering the escalating risks to their safety.

Indications are that the conflict area might have widened, potentially obstructing internal transportation and evacuation processes. Thai…