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ZAKA Coordinates Repatriation After Israeli Man Dies in Bangkok

8/16/2026

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A 35-year-old Israeli man, married with one daughter, was found dead in his Bangkok hotel room on Saturday.
Baruch Nidam, head of ZAKA’s international division, said the group is working with Thai authorities to handle the body and arrange repatriation to Israel.
ZAKA coordinated with Thailand-based Chabad rabbi Nehemia Wilhelm and Israel’s Foreign Ministry to speed the burial in Israel.

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A 35-year-old Israeli man, married with one daughter, was found dead in his Bangkok hotel room on Saturday.
Baruch Nidam, head of ZAKA’s international division, said the group is working with Thai authorities to handle the body and arrange repatriation to Israel.
ZAKA coordinated with Thailand-based Chabad rabbi Nehemia Wilhelm and Israel’s Foreign Ministry to speed the burial in Israel.