Thai-Muslim politicians said today they had received assurances from Hamas that all the Thai hostages being held would be among those released if mediators succeed in brokering a truce in Gaza, Reuters reports.

Thailand’s Foreign Ministry says 25 Thais were among those abducted and 39 were among those killed on Oct 7.

“Any ceasefire either three days or five days … Hamas will release hostages, including all Thais being held, which they promised,” Lepong Syed, the president of the Thai-Iran alumni association, told reporters in Bangkok’s parliament building.

“This could be in less than ten days or the next two to three days,” he added.

Lepong is part of a team formed by Thai-Muslim politicians, headed by House Speaker, Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, that has been in contact with the Hamas since October.

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