About 30,000 Thais were working in Israel, many in the agricultural sector, when the conflict erupted, AFP reports.

At least 32 Thais have been killed in the conflict and 19 wounded, according to the ministry.

“We are more like victims of the war,” Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told reporters before a trip to neighbouring Laos on Monday.

“We have been more affected because there are more workers from Thailand in Israel than from other countries. “