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Israel Honors Bravery of Nepali Student Killed by Hamas

10/20/2025

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Israel held a farewell ceremony at Ben Gurion Airport for 23-year-old Nepali student Bipin Joshi, whose body was repatriated after being recovered from Hamas captivity.
Joshi was abducted during the October 7, 2023, attack and was killed while in captivity; he was recognized for his bravery in deflecting a grenade to save lives.
The ceremony included Israeli officials, Nepali diplomats, and community members honoring his sacrifice, while Joshi's family expressed gratitude for the support during their efforts to secure his release.
His remains will be returned to Nepal after DNA verification.

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Israel held a farewell ceremony at Ben Gurion Airport for 23-year-old Nepali student Bipin Joshi, whose body was repatriated after being recovered from Hamas captivity.
Joshi was abducted during the October 7, 2023, attack and was killed while in captivity; he was recognized for his bravery in deflecting a grenade to save lives.
The ceremony included Israeli officials, Nepali diplomats, and community members honoring his sacrifice, while Joshi's family expressed gratitude for the support during their efforts to secure his release.
His remains will be returned to Nepal after DNA verification.