A Tanzanian student, Joshua Mollel who was studying in Israel is among the people killed in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs January Makamba confirmed on Thursday, December 14, that Joshua was killed in Israel on October 7.

The 21-year-old Tanzanian student is among thousands of people who have lost their lives in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. 

“We have been informed by the government of Israel that Joshua Mollel, a young Tanzanian who was studying in Israel was killed immediately after being taken hostage by Hamas on October 7, 2023,” Makamba noted in a statement on his X account.

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“I have spoken with Joshua’s father about the message from the Israeli government. We are continuing with the previous initial plan to send Mzee Mollel and another family member together with a family official to Israel, to meet with our ambassador and officials in Israel for further information.

“With the consent of the family, when necessary, we will provide additional information in the future,” he added. 

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Confirmation of Joshua’s death comes two weeks after another Tanzanian student who was killed in the Israel-Hamas war was buried at his home.

Clemence Mtenga was buried at his home in Tanzania after he was taken hostage and murdered by the Hamas militia in the ongoing war with Israel.

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Joshua and Clemence were among 260 Tanzanian students who went to Israel to study Agriculture related programs.