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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Foreign Ministry: Israelis in Bangkok mall during shooting escaped unharmed
Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
According to the Foreign Ministry, Israelis were at the Bangkok mall during a shooting attack today and managed to escape. The ministry tells The Times of Israel that it does not know if any Israelis are hurt in the incident.
Several people were killed and a number of others hurt in the shooting inside a mall, and the attacker was apprehended.
Thailand is a popular tourist destination for Israelis, many of whom are on vacation this week for the Sukkot holiday.