Thailand, Indonesia among Southeast Asian nations preparing to rescue, locate citizens caught in Israel-Hamas war

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A security expert at the National University of Singapore’s Middle East Institute told CNA that countries without ties with Israel may find it difficult to coordinate efforts to bring home their nationals.

Mr Abdillah Onim , seen here with his children, plan to evacuate to Egypt with his family amid the escalating conflict in Gaza. “The houses of Gazans were bombed and razed to the ground. What you see in the media is really happening,” the 44-year-old told CNA. As he spoke, the sounds of explosions and fighter jets rattled in the background.

“The trip to the border will be like an action movie, you can't imagine a car running in the middle of a bombing.” Malaysia has not yet released any statistics on the number of Malaysians in Israel or the Palestinian Territories. Meanwhile, 18 Thais have been confirmed dead. Mr Jakkapong reportedly said that until Israeli forces reoccupy the death zone, the bodies of the deceased cannot be reached in order for them to be repatriated back to Thailand.. The militant group has also threatened to execute civilian captives one by one should Israel continue its air strikes on Gaza.

"I'm devastated. I spoke with him the day when he was kidnapped. I had a video call with him before it happened and we chatted normally," she told AFP. “The streets are empty. I haven't been able to go out for three days to buy groceries for my wife and children because the situation is unpredictable. For example, 10 meters away, 500 meters away, there is a bombing,” he said.

“The Embassy will coordinate with Israeli authorities to ensure smooth transit in Israel of Filipinos from Gaza to Jordan,” it added. Mr Tansingco said he had ordered the creation of special teams to speed up the documentation of repatriated Filipinos and their families.

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