The horrific suffering of five Thai farm workers held by Palestinian Hamas militants ended with an emotional exchange on Thursday, alongside three released Israeli hostages, after intense diplomatic efforts that at times frayed relations between Bangkok and Jerusalem.

One Thai worker remains a captive of Hamas in Gaza as negotiations between the Palestinian militant group and Israel continue.

Five Thai nationals held hostage by Hamas since its Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel were released on Thursday. They were among 31 Thais taken by the militant group, of whom 23 have already been released.

BANGKOK: The relatives of Thai hostages freed by Hamas brimmed over with happiness after hearing the good news of their release.

Confirming the release of five Thai hostages in Gaza, Bangkok on Thursday expressed its “deep appreciation” to mediators over their efforts in securing its citizens held since October 2023 in the besieged Palestinian enclave.

Hamas has confirmed for the first time that Israeli killed the head of its military wing, Mohammed Deif, in an airstrike last year. Deif was one of the alleged masterminds

Hamas thugs push Israeli hostage through chaotic mob while as she cries in fear. As part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire dozens of armed terrorists pushed Arbel Yehud, 29, through to the awaiting Red Cross vehicles.

Israel is releasing 110 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for five Thai and three Israeli hostages who Hamas freed from Gaza hours earlier.

Hamas-led militants released eight hostages on Thursday after more than 15 months in captivity, including an Israeli soldier, bringing to 15 the number of captives freed since the

The Hamas-run interior ministry said earlier said ... West Bank, and David Rising in Bangkok contributed to this report.

The fragile ceasefire deal has so far held, quieting airstrikes and rockets and allowing for increased aid into Gaza.

Hamas said it held Israel responsible for ... West Bank; and David Rising in Bangkok contributed to this report.