Bipin Joshi determined to be dead, whereabouts yet unknown
Summary
Bipin Joshi, a Nepali national kidnapped during the October 7 Hamas attack, has been confirmed dead as his body is among four to be returned by Hamas. Efforts to secure his release were unsuccessful. The Gaza ceasefire led to the release of numerous hostages and prisoners.
Key Points
- Bipin Joshi, a Nepali kidnapped in the October 7 Hamas attack, has been confirmed dead with his body to be returned by Hamas.
- The Nepal government made extensive efforts to secure Joshi's safe release over two years.
- A ceasefire has led to the release of the 20 remaining hostages held in Gaza and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
- Joshi's heroic actions during the attack saved 17 lives, including six farm workers.
