Thailand's foreign ministry has announced the release of two more Thai nationals who had been held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Thai officials say they are continuing to work toward the release and return of their remaining citizens.

Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara on Tuesday greeted the two men in central Israel.
They were not harmed and will stay at a hospital for check-ups.

Parnpree also met 17 Thai workers who were released earlier this month. They are to fly home on Thursday and see their families again.

The Thai government says 39 of their nationals were killed in Hamas's attack. Thirteen are still being held.
Over 30,000 Thai workers were in Israel before the crisis. About 9,000 have since been repatriated.