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Germany says it is working with Thailand to free their hostages held in Gaza
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (R) and Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin address a press conference at the Chancellery in Berlin, on March 13, 2024. (RALF HIRSCHBERGER / AFP)
Germany is working together with Thailand to free their respective citizens who were taken hostage by Hamas in southern Israel last year, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says at a press conference alongside Thai Premier Srettha Thavisin.
Eight Thai citizens are believed to still be held hostage in Gaza after they were kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, as well as several Israelis with dual German citizenship.
According to Hebrew media reports, Scholz is expected to visit Israel next week.
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