Bipin Joshi features in 22 hostages Israel believes alive

Summary

Twenty-two hostages held by Hamas, including Nepali student Bipin Joshi, are believed to be alive as a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel initiates a possible release of remaining captives.

Key Points
  • Twenty-two out of 48 hostages held by Hamas are believed to be alive.
  • Nepali student Bipin Joshi is listed among the hostages believed to be alive by Israel.
  • A ceasefire was reached between Hamas and Israel initiated by American President Donald Trump.
  • Israel plans to release around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the hostages within 72 hours.
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