Cairo, 24 November 2023 (dpa/MIA) - Egyptian efforts have succeeded in the release of 12 Thai citizens captured by Hamas, according to an Egyptian official. 

"Egyptian intensive efforts had resulted in the release of 12 Thai citizens, in addition to 13 Israeli children and women detained by the Hamas movement," the head of Egypt's State Information Service, Diaa Rashwan, said in a statement.

The Thais were among hostages captured by Hamas militants during the October 7 attack.

Rashwan said Egyptian authorities are now preparing at the Rafah border crossing with Gaza to receive the first group of hostages held in Gaza in preparation for their transfer to Israel.

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