BANGKOK: Twenty Thai nationals have been nonetheless being held by Hamas after the Palestinian militant group freed 10, Thailand’s overseas ministry mentioned 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 residence after 48 hours in hospital, the ministry mentioned in an announcement.
The launched Thai hostages included one girl, based on pictures launched by the ministry, which confirmed them wearing inexperienced jackets and with docs at a medical centre in Israel.
“From this primary listing of not too long ago launched 10 Thai nationals, 4 had by no means been beforehand confirmed by the Israeli authorities,” mentioned 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 kinfolk, it mentioned
The ministry reiterated on Saturday that the embassy will make the mandatory preparations for them to journey again to Thailand as quickly as attainable.
“We sincerely hope that the remaining hostages can be handled humanely and launched safely as quickly as attainable.”