Five Thai nationals held hostage by Hamas since its attack on Israel have returned home after their release from captivity last month. They were the second batch of 31 Thai hostages released since the war broke out on Oct. 7, 2023.
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In the Oct. 7 attack, militants overran the compound where agricultural workers lived on Kibbutz Nir Oz. Of the 16 Thai workers living there, 11 were killed and five, including Watchara Sriaoun, were abducted.During the November 2023 ceasefire, 23 were released in a deal negotiated between Thailand and Hamas, with assistance from Qatar and Iran.Sathian Suwannakham was also taken from Nir Oz.
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