Kumphawapi, THAILAND: The families of Thai farm workers held for over a year in Gaza cheered and wept with relief on Thursday (Jan 30) as they were freed in a hostage-prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas . Five Thais were released along with three Israelis held by Hamas as part of a ceasefire deal aimed at ending the Gaza war. When Hamas attacked Israel on Oct 7, 2023, 31 Thais were abducted, with 23 released by the end of that year and two confirmed dead in May. "It is confirmed, my son