‘Praying to hear good news’: hopes rise that Thai hostages in Gaza could be freed

Thai authorities have been in talks with Qatar, Egypt and Iran in an effort to free the 26 Thai nationals held by Hamas

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Hopes have risen that 23 Thai nationals being held hostage in Gaza could return home after it was reported they are set to be released by Hamas without conditions.

Thai officials are yet to confirm the development, which was reported by Al-Araby Al-Jadeed news site on Friday.