Five Thai Hostages Released in Israel-Hamas Prisoner Exchange
The five hostages were among the 31 Thai agricultural workers who were captured by Hamas from four farms close to the Gaza border. Earlier, 23 hostages were released and two, Sudthisak Rinthalak and Sonthaya Oakkharasri, were confirmed dead in May of last year.
Hamas freed three Israelis and five Thai nationals in exchange for more than 100 Palestinians. But the militant group struggled to control crowds, prompting a delay.
Israel briefly delayed the release of Palestinian prisoners in protest over chaotic scenes during an earlier handover of hostages by Hamas, with the government saying it’s now satisfied future ...
The release of five Thai nationals held hostage by Hamas highlights the presence and struggles of Thai migrant workers in Israel. These workers form a significant labor force in Israel's agricultural ...
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