How did so many Thai farmers end up held hostage by Hamas?

Five Thai nationals held hostage by Hamas since its Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel were released Thursday. They were among 31 Thais taken by the militant group.

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How did so many Thai farmers end up held hostage by Hamas?

Five Thai nationals held hostage by Hamas since its 2023 attack on Israel were released Thursday, while one remaining Thai citizen remains in captivity
ABC News - 15h
Hamas Is Expected to Release 8 Israeli and Thai Hostages

The release planned for Thursday would be the third so far as Israel and Hamas observe a six-week truce, part of a multiphase agreement that mediators hope will end the war in Gaza.
The New York Times - 1d
Hamas frees 3 Israelis and 5 Thais in largest hostage release

Israel hands over dozens of Palestinian prisoners in additional exchange designed to resolve stand-off over ceasefire
Financial Times - 1d
Hamas frees three Israeli, five Thai hostages

Yahoo News - 1d
Three Israelis and five Thai hostages expected to be freed next by Hamas

In exchange for the Israeli hostages, 110 Palestinian prisoners will be released from Israeli jails.
BBC News - 1d
How Many Hostages Remain in Gaza, and When Could They Be Released?

Citizens of Israel, the United States, Britain, Mexico, Thailand and other countries were among about 250 people abducted in the Oct. 7, 2023 raids into Israel.
The New York Times - Jan. 16
Hamas releases video it says is of Israeli hostage held in Gaza since 2023 attack

Family of now 19-year-old conscript Liri Albag appeals to PM to ‘take decisions as if it were your own children there’. The armed wing of Hamas has released a video it says is of an Israeli hostage ...
The Guardian - Jan. 4
Hamas Releases Video of Teenage Israeli Soldier Held Hostage in Gaza

Liri Albag, 19, is one of about 100 hostages believed to remain held in the enclave nearly 15 months after the Hamas-led attacks on Israel.
The New York Times - Jan. 4
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The Guardian - Jan. 4

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