“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,” Mr Makamba posted on X.
“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 government 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,” Makamba said.
The confirmation of Joshua’s death comes about two weeks after another Tanzanian student who also died in Hamas-Israel conflict was buried home.
Clemence Mtenga, 22, was laid to rest in Tanzania, following his death was announced after he, too, went missing since October 7, 2023.
