“Hamas told us we are the first and only group to have a direct conversation with them,” recounted a Thai negotiator. Analysts say the exclusive talks in Iran were key in securing the release of the Thai captives.
BANGKOK, Thailand Buddhist-majority Thailand gained the release of 23 Thai hostages from Hamas, the most foreigners freed as of November 30, after Bangkok boldly began direct negotiations with the Palestinian militant group's representatives in Iran .
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