Tragic Death of Nepali Student Bipin Joshi Highlights Human Cost of Gaza Conflict

In a heartbreaking development, Bipin Joshi, a 25-year-old Nepali student, was confirmed dead after being abducted by Hamas during the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. His body was handed over to Israeli authorities on October 13, 2025, as part of a ceasefire agreement brokered by former U.S. President Donald Trump, and subsequently repatriated to his home in Nepal.

Joshi had been participating in a “Learn and Earn” agricultural program in Israel, working on farms such as citrus and lemon orchards in Kibbutz Alumim, located near the Gaza border. He was one of several foreign nationals taken hostage during the Hamas-led assault.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that Joshi was murdered in captivity during the early months of the Gaza conflict. Final conclusions regarding the exact circumstances of his death are pending further investigation by the National Center of Forensic Medicine.

The Nepali government, in coordination with Israeli authorities, ensured the safe return of Joshi’s remains, providing some measure of closure to his grieving family. His tragic story underscores the broader humanitarian toll of the ongoing conflict, particularly on foreign nationals who find themselves caught in geopolitical crises far from home.

Bipin Joshi’s death serves as a sobering reminder of the real human cost behind headlines, emphasizing the importance of international efforts to protect civilians in conflict zones and prevent such tragedies in the future.