• The body of Thai hostage Nattapong Pinta has been recovered from Gaza.
• Israeli airstrikes have reportedly killed at least 95 Palestinians recently.
• Over 54,000 Palestinians have died in the conflict, according to health officials.

Israel confirmed it had retrieved the body of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai hostage abducted during the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023. His remains were found in the Rafah area of southern Gaza, with the Israeli military reporting he was killed early in the conflict. Nattapong was among many Thais who worked in agriculture near the Israeli border, and his recovery comes as Israel's military offensive continues to result in significant Palestinian casualties, with Gaza health officials reporting at least 95 fatalities in a 24-hour period. This brings the total number of Palestinians killed during the conflict to over 54,000, according to recent updates from Gaza's health ministry.Source 1, Source 2.

In addition to Nattapong, the Thai Foreign Ministry has indicated that the bodies of two other Thai citizens who are still missing have not yet been recovered. Reports estimate that 46 Thai nationals have lost their lives during the ongoing conflict, with the remains of Nattapong set to be repatriated to Thailand on Wednesday afternoon. This tragic context unfolds amidst the broader military actions resulting from the initial Hamas attacks, which reportedly killed around 1,200 people, primarily civilians, according to various sources.Source 3, Source 2.

The international community has reacted with concern as the death toll rises amid Israel's claim of self-defense against Hamas. Families of those still held hostage are urging for a ceasefire to facilitate the release of the remaining 55 hostages, with fears that over half may already be dead. Recent airstrikes have also reportedly resulted in the deaths of entire families, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis with calls for immediate action to protect civilians and facilitate aid delivery to the besieged region.Source 1, Source 3.