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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Nepalese PM laments ‘heartbreaking news’ after body of Bipin Joshi returned
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleJessica Steinberg, The Times of Israel's culture and lifestyles editor, covers the Sabra scene from south to north and back to the center
With the release of the body of hostage Bipin Joshi to Israel on Tuesday, Nepalese Prime Minister Sushila Karki posted a message on X, expressing her heartfelt tribute to him and her deep condolences to the grieving family and relatives.
“I am stunned by the news confirming the tragic death of Bipin Joshi amidst two years of unwavering hope and prayers,” writes Karki. “This heartbreaking news has caused us profound pain.”
Joshi, 23, arrived in Israel in September 2023, 25 days before October 7, as a student on the Learn and Earn program, working and studying at Kibbutz Alumim.
There were 16 other Nepalis at the kibbutz. Ten were killed, five were injured and one escaped unharmed.
Prime Minister of Nepal, Sushila Karki:
I am stunned by the news confirming the tragic death of Bipin Joshi amidst two years of unwavering hope and prayers. This heartbreaking news has caused us profound pain.
In this difficult moment, I offer my heartfelt tribute to him and… https://t.co/llw3NxqBKa— Bring Them Home Now (@bringhomenow) October 15, 2025
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