Hamas releases 12 Thai, 13 Israeli hostages held in Gaza: Egyptian authorities

Twelve Thai and 13 Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have been released, Al Arabiya reported Friday, citing Egyptian authorities.
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said 12 Thai hostages kidnapped by Palestinian militants during Hamas’s October 7 raids into Israel were released on Friday, hours after a truce in the Israel-Hamas war began.

“It has been confirmed by the security side and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that 12 Thai hostages are already released,” he posted on X.