According to a report by i24NEWS today Iran Tried to Use Thai Hostages to Pressure Israel

� Hamas and other terror groups kidnapped 31 Thai citizens on October 7.

� Thailand turned to Iran to help secure their release.

� Iran agreed, but demanded Thailand order all 30,000 Thai workers in Israel to return home.

� The goal – a mass exit of Thai farm workers that would severely hurt Israel�s economy.

� The attempt failed only a few thousand left, most returned by May 2024, and their numbers have since grown.