Thailand and Philippines scramble to safeguard citizens in Israel

BANGKOK/MANILA — Southeast Asian countries are working to account for thousands of their nationals in Israel and the Gaza Strip in the midst of chaos sparked by attacks carried out by the Hamas militant group.

In particular, Thailand and the Philippines have large numbers of citizens employed as migrant workers in the area. Both governments said on Tuesday they are working to determine the numbers of their citizens who have died or been injured in the fighting and evacuate those who wish to return home.