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Thailand: Missing Israeli Girl's Body Found

The Israeli Consulate, Chabad, and the Thai Navy were all on hand Thursday as searches resume for 12-year-old girl killed in ferry fire.

Thailand: Israeli 12 Year-Old Body Not Found, Searches Cease

Family hysterical over daughter's apparent death as authorities suspend searches until morning.

Third Tragedy in a Day: Israeli Killed in Peru Accident

The Foreign Ministry said that an Israeli in his 20s had been killed while on a hike in Peru - the third death reported so far this week.

12 Year-Old Israeli Girl Dies in Thai Ferry Fire

At least 100 others saved from ferry fire off the coast of Krabi; Israeli media has yet to identify victim.

Thailand Recalls Propaganda Film Featuring Adolf Hitler

'Values' film for children features Hitler illustration; Israeli amb. calls on Thai gov't to introduce Holocaust education over incident.

Hamas Rocket Victim is 27th Foreign Worker Casualty Since 2001

Thai worker killed by Hamas rocket fire on Wednesday raises death toll of foreign workers killed by terrorists.

Israel Calls For Reinstatement of Thai Democracy

Foreign Ministry statement expresses concerns after army takes over government, promises to guard Israelis in Thailand.

U.S. Suspends Military Assistance to Thailand

United States suspends $3.5 million in military assistance for Thailand, a response to the army staging a coup in the country.

Thai Army Stages Coup

Martial law escalates to all-out coup, announced by army chief on state TV. Citizens forbidden to gather; UN warns to respect human rights.

Rabbi Says No Danger to Jews in Thailand

Chabad rabbi says despite martial law and terror warnings, Jewish community and visiting Israelis need not fear. 'Not a new situation.'

Thai Army Imposes Martial Law

Announcement grants the army wide-ranging powers to enforce decision, 'to preserve law and order.'

Report: Israel Asks Thailand to Step Up Security After Threats

Bangkok police asked to add patrols around popular tourist spots after Hezbollah terror suspects arrested.

Thai Jewish Community Stresses 'No Need to Panic'

Jewish community leaders in Bangkok urge calm after terrorists arrested, stress that security situation is under control.

Thailand: Terror Suspects Admit Plans To Attack Israelis

Two suspected Hezbollah terrorists arrested in Thailand, admit plans to bomb Israeli tourist hotspot during Passover.

Hezbollah Terror Cell Exposed in Thailand

Three members of cell exposed by counter-terror site, reportedly scouting out Israeli targets. The three remain at large.

Interpol Names Iranian Men Involved in Missing Malaysian Flight

Iranian nationals used the stolen passports, booked tickets - but authorities still hesitant to blame terrorism.

8 Israelis Injured in Accident in Thailand

Eight Israelis injured, one of them seriously, in a car accident in the Koh Phangan island in Thailand.

Fertility News: Boost to IVF, Egg Donation, Thai Surrogacy Out

IVF treatment to be provided faster, but limited for over-42s. Foreign Ministry warns against Thai surrogacy.

Thai Ministries Occupied by Mass Protests

Thousands take to the streets in Bangkok after proposed law raises tensions about exiled leader Thaksin Shinawatra.

El Al Flight Arrives in Israel After Emergency Landing

An El Al flight that made its way from Thailand and was forced to make an emergency landing in Eritrea arrived safely in Israel.

Thailand Jails Hezbollah Bomb Suspect

Swedish citizen Atris Hussein jailed for possession of bomb-making materials.

Iranians Convicted in Botched Thailand Terror Attack

A court in Thailand on Thursday convicted two Iranians for attempting to bomb Israeli diplomats.

Thailand University Apologizes for Hitler Mural

Bangkok's Chulalongkorn University apologizes after students depict Adolf Hitler as a superhero in a mural.

Thailand University Comes Under Fire for Hitler Superhero Mural

Thailand’s Chulalong University comes under fire for displaying a mural depicting Adolph Hitler as a superhero.

Thailand Seeks Israeli Security Solutions

Thai MPs come to Israel in search of security solutions.

Three Injured in US Helicopter 'Hard Landing' in Thailand

Two passengers on board a US Marine helicopter were seriously injured after aircraft was forced to make a "hard landing" in Thailand.

Rights Activists: Bring Bangkok Monastery Boy Home

Child welfare activists: Israeli child sent alone to Thailand monastery must be returned home.

12-Yr-Old Israeli Boy Found in Bangkok Monastery

A 12-year-old Israeli boy has been discovered in a Bangkok monastery, wearing a saffron Buddhist robe.

Huge Aftershocks Trigger Second Tsunami Alert in Indonesia

Three strong aftershocks have triggered a second tsunami warning for Indonesia after a massive earthquake struck the area.

Thai Police Grill 3 Iranians Over Botched Bombings

Police in Thailand say they are questioning three more Iranians in connection to a botched February 14 bombing targeting Israeli diplomats

Thailand Probing Link Between Terror Plot and Islamic Stickers

Thai police are looking into links between last week's Bangkok bomb blasts and the posting of a string of Islamic-related stickers.

Prostitute Identified Bangkok’s Iranian Terrorists

A prostitute helped Thai police in the arrest of three Iranian terrorists in the botched bomb plot. A fourth suspect fled to Iran.

Thailand Manhunt for Iranian 'Bomb Expert'

Thai police are searching for two more Iranians - one an explosives expert - involved in Monday's bombing that targeted Israeli diplomats

Different Explosives Used in Delhi and Bangkok Attacks

Investigators in India and Thailand say the bombs used in this week's attacks on Israeli targets contained different explosives.

Report: DM Barak Was Targeted for Terror Attack in Singapore

A Kuwaiti newspaper said that the Mossad, along with Singapore security forces, prevented a terror attack on Ehud Barak

Thailand ‘Keystone Cops’ Bombings, Step by Step

An account of the Iranians in Bangkok’s botched bombings reveals amateurs as the bad guys in a version of Keystone Cops.

Bombing Attacks Unmask Iran, Netanyahu Says

The terror bombings in New Delhi and Bangkok this week have unmasked Iran for the world to see its true face, Netanyahu tells the Knesset.

Thai Officials Say Botched Bombs Intended for Israelis

Thai officials said the botched Bangkok bomb plot was meant for “foreign nationals,” specifically the Israeli diplomats.

Terrorist Attack in Bangkok, Iranians Involved

Two terrorist explosions rocked Bangkok Tuesday and at least several Iranians apparently were involved and one was wounded.

Bangkok Explosives Suspect Blames the Mossad

Lebanese-Swedish man arrested in Thailand after police found material for explosives in his store says they were stored by the Mossad.

Thailand Recognizes 'Palestine'

Foreign nations continue to encourage Ramallah's bully-boy unilateralism as Thailand becomes the 131st nation to recognize 'Palestine'

Chabad-Thailand: 'We Hope the Terror Threat is Behind Us'

Rabbi Nehemiah Wilhelm of Chabad-Lubavitch of Bangkok speaks of the recent terror threat in Thailand.

Huge Cache of Bomb-Making Materials Found in Thailand

Friday’s arrest of a Lebanese suspect in Thailand has led to the discovery of 400 boxes of bomb-making material. Travel warning in force.

Thailand Arrests Hizbullah Terrorist, Israel Warns Travelers

Israel issues travel warning to Thailand, shortly after local authorities announce they have arrested a Hizbullah terrorist.

Thai Floods Sink Japanese Cars

Japan Car Makers Trim Output Due to Lack of Thai Parts

The floods in Thailand and a rising yen have delivered a one two punch to the Japanese motor industry.

Sister On Her Own Says Thaksin

Ex Thai Premier Rejects Charges that He is Pulling the Strings

Ex Thai Prime Minister brought down by a military coup is denying charges that he is orchestrating his sister Yingluck's government.

New Thailand Cabinet Named

Thailand's first female Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra named her first cabinet on Wednesday.

The Shinawatras Score a Political Comeback in Thailand

Yingluck Shinawatras, sister of the exiled Thaksin Shinawatra, won in a majority in the Thai elections.

Thailand Isn't Only a Vacation Spot for Israelis Anymore

Israel's Rambam Medical Center and Thailand's Chulaborn Research Institute signed an agreement to cooperate on cancer treatment.

Israel, Thailand Team Up Against Cancer

Haifa's Rambam Hospital will sign a joint cancer treatment deal Sunday with a Thai research institute.

Thailand and Cambodia Renew Historic Hostilities

The current fighting between Cambodia and Thailand goes back to historic enmity between the two countries

Israelis Warned against Traveling to Thailand

The Foreign Ministry has warned Israelis not to travel to strife-torn Thailand, where at least 24 people have died in rebellion battles.