Numerous foreigners have tragically lost their lives, sustained injuries, or been held hostage during a sudden attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas, resulting in the tragic death of 900 individuals within Israel.
Many of the missing foreign nationals were attending an electronic music festival in the southern Israeli desert, where a significant number of revelers also lost their lives.
Here is the current information available:
Thailand:
- 18 fatalities, 11 individuals held hostage.
- Foreign affairs officials announced that 18 Thai citizens had lost their lives, with nine others injured and 11 taken captive. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Jakkapong Sangmanee stated that over 5,000 Thai nationals had been evacuated from high-risk areas, and more than 3,000 were seeking to return to Thailand.
United States:
- 11 confirmed deaths, and additional Americans potentially held hostage.
- On Monday, the United States confirmed the loss of at least 11 American citizens, with suspicions that some might be among the hostages held by Hamas. President Joe Biden expressed his condolences, stating that many of the victims had made Israel their second home.
Nepal:
- 10 Nepali citizens deceased.
- The embassy of Nepal in Tel Aviv reported that ten Nepali citizens lost their lives in Kibbutz Alumim, a focal point of the Hamas assault. Four others were receiving medical treatment, and a search was underway for a fifth person. Kibbutz Alumim was hosting 17 students during the attack.
France:
- Eight French nationals have been confirmed deceased, with 20 others unaccounted for.
- The French government reported the loss of eight of its citizens, while 20 individuals remained missing, and some were likely abducted.
Argentina:
- Seven Argentine nationals confirmed dead, and 15 others are missing.
Russia:
- Four Russian-Israeli individuals confirmed deceased.
- The Russian embassy in Tel Aviv reported that four Russian-Israelis had lost their lives and six others were missing. Information about hostages was not available.
Ukraine:
- Two Ukrainian women, residing in Israel for years, were killed.
UK:
- Two British men have been confirmed deceased, including 20-year-old Nathanel Young, who was serving in the Israeli army. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly noted that a significant number of British-Israeli dual nationals were affected by the conflict.
Canada:
- One Canadian citizen confirmed deceased, and three others are missing.
Cambodia:
- One Cambodian student confirmed deceased.
Germany:
- Several dual German-Israeli nationals have been kidnapped, as per a German foreign ministry source.
Philippines:
- Five Filipino citizens are unaccounted for, with one possibly abducted.
Chile:
- Three Israelis of Chilean origin have lost their lives, and one is missing.
Peru:
- Two Peruvian citizens have died, and three are missing.
Austria:
- Three dual Austrian-Israeli nationals staying in the south of Israel may be among those abducted, as reported by Austria’s foreign ministry.
Brazil:
- One Brazilian-Israeli citizen confirmed deceased, with three dual Brazilian-Israeli nationals missing after attending the festival.
Italy:
- Two Israeli-Italians are missing, and attempts to reach them have been unsuccessful, according to Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.
Paraguay:
- Two Paraguayan nationals residing in Israel are missing, though no further details were provided.
Sri Lanka:
- Two Sri Lankan nationals, a 48-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman, are unaccounted for.
Tanzania:
- Two Tanzanian nationals are missing, according to Tanzania’s ambassador to Israel.
Mexico:
- Two Mexicans, one man and one woman, have been taken hostage, as announced by Mexico’s Foreign Minister Alicia Barcena.
Colombia:
- Two Colombians who attended the Supernova festival are missing, confirmed by Israel’s ambassador to Colombia. The Colombian government is actively working to locate them.
Ireland:
- An Irish-Israeli woman has been reported missing by the Irish government.
Our thoughts go out to the families and friends of those affected by this tragic event.

