Hamas

Hamas is a terrorist organization that operates mainly within the Gaza Strip. From 2006, Hamas controlled the Gaza Strip. It launched many rockets at Israel, and a 2023 attack that killed over 1200 Israelis, Americans, Thais, and Nepalis. Since then, Hamas lost control of most of Gaza.

The Hamas attack on October 7, 2023 killed over 21 Thais and 10 Nepalis. 11 Thais were abducted.^[1] Most of these were students or working in the agriculture industry.^[2] Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin condemned the attack. ^[3]

Four Filipinos were killed by Hamas on October 7. They were health care workers. ^[4]. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. promised that the Philippines would stand with Israel. ^[5]

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[1] ttps://www.timesofisrael.com/thai-laborers-the-working-hands-of-israeli-farming-pay-with-blood/

[2] ttps://www.jpost.com/omg/article-771375

[3] ttps://www.bangkokpost.com/opinion/opinion/2667609/a-thai-view-on-the-hamas-israel-war

[4] ttps://www.thetimes.com/world/middle-east/article/thai-workers-are-hamass-forgotten-victims-wvls7xz9p

[5] ttps://www.rappler.com/philippines/national-news/death-toll-filipinos-israel-hamas-war-october-19-2023/

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