Bipin Joshi listed as dead hostage, being released
Summary
Nepali student Bipin Joshi, taken hostage by Hamas, has been confirmed dead and is among the deceased hostages being returned to Israel as part of a ceasefire deal.
Key Points
- Nepali student Bipin Joshi was taken hostage by Hamas and has been confirmed dead.
- Hamas is returning Bipin’s body to Israel along with three other deceased hostages.
- A ceasefire deal brokered by US President Donald Trump saw 20 living hostages released in exchange for 2,000 Palestinians held by Israel.
- Bipin Joshi was in Israel under the 'Learn and Earn' program and was captured during the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.