Bipin Joshi's Status Remains Unknown
The fate of Bipin Joshi, a 24-year-old Nepali student abducted by Hamas during the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel, remains uncertain.
Joshi was not among the 20 hostages to be freed under the latest US-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, as announced by the Palestinian group on Monday.
- Joshi had gone to Israel under the Learn and Earn Programme.
- He was working at the Alumim kibbutz along with 16 other Nepalis when Hamas militants attacked.
- Ten Nepalis were killed, five were injured, and one escaped unhurt.
- Joshi and a Thai national were taken hostage.
Despite repeated diplomatic efforts, the Nepali government has so far been unable to confirm his whereabouts or secure his release.
Author's summary: Bipin Joshi's status unknown after Hamas announces hostage release.
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