Israel claims to have recovered of body of Thai citizen from Gaza – Middle East Monitor

Israeli authorities claimed Saturday that the body of Thai citizen Natfong Pinta was recovered from the Gaza Strip, Anadolu reports.

In a statement, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said the operation took place in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Friday, claiming that the hostage was killed in captivity.

Israeli estimates suggest that 59 captives remain in Gaza, with 24 believed to be alive.

In contrast, around 10,000 Palestinians remain imprisoned in…