Israel Hostages Handed Over To Red Cross, 12 Thai Hostages Freed By Hamas Too
NDTV
Hamas was initially scheduled to deliver a group of 13 Israeli hostages to neighbouring Egypt in return for 39 Palestinians in Israeli jails.
Twelve Thai hostages have already been released by Hamas, Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on X. Embassy officials are on the way to receive the freed hostages, he added.
"It has been confirmed by the Security Department and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that 12 Thai hostages have already been released. Embassy officials are on their way to pick them up in another hour. Their names and details should be known soon," Mr Thavisin said.
Hamas, as part of a temporary ceasefire in Gaza today, was initially scheduled to deliver a group of 13 Israeli hostages to neighbouring Egypt in return for 39 Palestinians in Israeli jails. With the 12 Thai nationals released, 25 people will walk out of captivity after nearly two months.
