Thailand confirms release of Thai captives from Gaza

The Thai foreign minister has confirmed the release of captives from Gaza after speaking to the Thai embassy in Israel. 

The ministry sent a message of "deep appreciation" to "Qatar, Egypt, Iran, Turkey, the US and other friendly countries, as well as the International Committee of the Red Cross, and all the parties involved".

Pannabha Chandraramya, the Thai ambassador to Israel, met Isaac Herzog, Israel's president, on Thursday morning.