Bipin Joshi’s status still unknown as Hamas announces list of hostages to be freed today
Summary
Bipin Joshi, a Nepali student abducted by Hamas during the October 2023 attacks in Israel, remains missing despite a new list of hostages to be freed under a US-mediated ceasefire.
Key Points
- Bipin Joshi, a 24-year-old Nepali student, was abducted by Hamas during attacks in Israel on October 7, 2023.
- Hamas released a list of 20 hostages set to be freed but Joshi's name was not included.
- Joshi was in Israel under the Learn and Earn Programme working at Alumim kibbutz with other Nepalis during the attack.
- The Nepali government has not confirmed Joshi's whereabouts despite diplomatic efforts.
