30 people missing since start of Hamas’s murderous attack are found after 3 days

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

This picture shows a number of missing people who were found by the army near Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha, late October 9, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)
This picture shows a number of missing people who were found by the army near Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha, late October 9, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)

Israeli forces located 30 missing people in the southern kibbutz of Ein Hashlosha last night, three days into Hamas’s lethal invasion into southern Israel.

Authorities say they received a report at around 9 p.m. last night of a group of 16 Israelis and 14 Thais who were missing.

A joint situation room of the military, police, Shin Bet, and various ministries looked into the details, and at 9:52 p.m., IDF teams were sent to the kibbutz to rescue them.

The group was found alive and well, authorities say in a joint statement.

During Hamas’s terror attack on towns in southern Israel, many residents fled and attempted to hide.

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