BANGKOK: Twenty Thai nationals have been nonetheless being held by Hamas after the Palestinian militant group freed 10, Thailand’s international ministry stated on Saturday (Nov 25).
The Thai hostages free of Gaza in Friday’s exchange of hostages held by Hamas and Palestinians from Israeli jails would return dwelling after 48 hours in hospital, the ministry stated in a press release.
The launched Thai hostages included one lady, based on images launched by the ministry, which confirmed them wearing inexperienced jackets and with medical doctors at a medical centre in Israel.
“From this primary listing of just lately launched 10 Thai nationals, 4 had by no means been beforehand confirmed by the Israeli authorities,” stated the ministry.
This implies there are actually an estimated 20 Thais who stay kidnapped, it added.
Thai embassy officers in Tel Aviv are with the group and have notified their family members, it stated
The ministry reiterated on Saturday that the embassy will make the mandatory preparations for them to journey again to Thailand as quickly as potential.
“We sincerely hope that the remaining hostages can be handled humanely and launched safely as quickly as potential.”