In a devastating turn of events, last week’s deadly attack by Hamas on Israel has claimed the lives of more than 1,300 people, including numerous foreign nationals. The AFP news agency has meticulously compiled a list of over 100 foreigners who have been confirmed dead, missing, or taken hostage, with information sourced from their respective national authorities. However, many more individuals remain unaccounted for, sparking deep concern on the global stage.
The international casualties are as follows:
- United States: A total of 27 citizens confirmed dead.
- Thailand: The nation mourns 24 of its own who perished in the attack.
- France: 15 French nationals lost their lives.
- Nepal: A devastating toll of 10 individuals from Nepal.
- Argentina: Seven citizens from Argentina were among the victims.
- Ukraine: Seven Ukrainian nationals lost their lives in the attack.
- Russia: Four Russian citizens perished.
- United Kingdom: Four Britons were among the casualties.
- Chile: Four Chilean nationals are confirmed to have lost their lives.
- Austria: The nation grieves for three of its citizens.
- Belarus: Tragically, three Belarusian nationals were also confirmed dead.
- Canada: Three Canadians were among those who did not survive the attack.
- China: Three Chinese nationals lost their lives in the devastating event.
- Philippines: Three citizens of the Philippines are confirmed to have perished.
- Brazil: The South American nation mourns the loss of three of its citizens.
- Peru: Two Peruvian nationals are confirmed dead.
- Romania: The nation mourns the loss of two of its citizens.
- Australia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Colombia, and Paraguay each lost one of their citizens in the attack.
- Germany and Mexico: Several hostages from these countries were taken during the tragic events.
- Italy, Paraguay, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania each have several of their nationals reported as missing, causing deep concern and anxiety for their loved ones.
This tragic incident has sent shockwaves around the world, as countries grapple with the devastating loss of their citizens and the uncertain fate of those still unaccounted for. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely and seeks ways to assist those affected by this heartbreaking turn of events.
