Thai Hostages Return From Gaza

Thais were, after Israelis, the nationality most affected by Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack, with nearly 40 farm workers killed and almost as many captured.

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Released Thai hostages return to Bangkok after being held for over a year in Gaza

Five Thai workers released after being held hostage for over a year in Gaza arrived in Bangkok on Sunday
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Who are the five Thai hostages released by Hamas as part of the ceasefire in Gaza?

Five Thai nationals held hostage by Hamas since its attack on Israel have returned home after their release from captivity last month
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Hostage return spotlights tragedy in fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Paraded on a stage by masked gunmen, the gaunt figure of returning hostage Eli Sharabi leaned into the microphone to express a hope that ordinarily would spark happiness and relief.
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'It's like being reborn': Emotional reunions and heroes' welcome for Thai hostages released by Hamas

Five Thai hostages who spent 15 months being held by Hamas arrived in Bangkok early Sunday after they were released last month.
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Tears of joy as freed Thai hostages arrive home

"I don't know how to put it into words," says one of the hostages released from Gaza last month.
BBC News - 1d
‘We never gave up’: tears and elation as freed Thai hostages return home from Gaza

The group of five workers were greeted at Bangkok airport by overjoyed family members and officials after being held for over a year in Gaza. See all our Middle East coverage . The families of ...
The Guardian - 1d
Hamas frees 3 more Israeli hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal

Three hostages set to be freed in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and detainees
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Trump's comments on Gaza draw backlash as Palestinians return home after ceasefire

President Trump drew backlash when he suggested the United States should take control of the Gaza Strip and move Palestinians out during a news conference with the Israeli prime minister at the ...
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