Israeli toddler mauled by tiger in Thailand

A 2-year-old Israeli boy is moderately injured after being mauled by a tiger in Thailand.

According to reports, the incident took place at a zoo in the city of Ko Samui. The boy was rushed to a local hospital where he was undergoing surgery. Doctors said the boy was in stable condition and that there is no threat to his life. He will be flown back to Israel soon.

The circumstances of the incident were not immediately clear.

The Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it was aware of the injury and was assisting the family in whatever way possible.

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