Five Thai hostages who were held by Hamas for 15 months were released as part of a prisoner-hostage exchange deal with Israel. They were met by family members, the Thai Foreign Minister, and the Israeli ambassador upon their arrival in Bangkok. The hostages were among a group of 31 Thais taken by Hamas during a terrorist attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 46 Thais. Two hostages have been confirmed dead, while six were released in two rounds. The status of one remaining hostage is unclear, and Hamas is also holding the bodies of two deceased hostages, as well as other foreign nationals.
Israel heavily depends on foreign labor, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, construction, and caregiving. Thais were among the largest group of foreign agricultural workers in Israel before the attack, with nearly 25,000 Thais working in the country. Following the attack, many workers left, but Israel increased salaries and recruitment efforts in other countries, leading to an increase in the number of Thai workers in the country. The Thai Foreign Minister praised the work ethic of Thai workers in Israel and noted that there are now 38,000 Thai workers in the country. The increased number of Thai workers in Israel shows their willingness to work there despite the risks involved.
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