A blast from old munitions injures 6 Thai workers in northern Israel
Summary
Six Thai workers were injured by an explosion of old explosives in northern Israel, near the Lebanon border. Two of the workers are seriously hurt and had surgery, and the Thai Embassy is helping with their care and compensation.Key Facts
- The explosion came from unexploded old munitions in an orchard near Metula, northern Israel.
- Six Thai migrant workers were injured; two are seriously hurt and had surgery.
- More than 40,000 Thai workers live and work in Israel, mainly in farming.
- Many Thai workers go abroad because jobs are scarce in their rural home areas.
- The injured workers were taken to Ziv Medical Center in Safed; the Thai Ambassador visited them.
- The embassy is coordinating medical care and compensation for the workers.
- In October 2023, 31 Thai workers were taken hostage in a Hamas attack in southern Israel; most were returned safely.
- Many Thai workers left Israel after that attack but some have returned since then.
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