Thailand confirms three hostages freed from Gaza

27 November 2023, 3:24 am Edit

Thai nationals freed from Gazan captivity hug at a hospital in Israel in a photo released by the Thai government on November 27, 2023. (Courtesy)

Thailand’s Foreign Ministry confirms that three nationals held captive in Gaza have been released.

Pictures show the group being checked out at an Israeli hospital

“The group is now at the designated medical center where the Royal Thai Embassy officials are on hand to contact their families,” the Thai Foreign Ministry says in a statement. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warmly congratulates the recently released hostages and their families and thanks all parties involved in the efforts towards this latest release.”

It says efforts are ongoing to free another 15 Thais held in Gaza, while 17 nationals already released are set to soon return to Thailand.