INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 9In a devastating turn of events, ten Nepali nationals, all of them agriculture students, have
become casualties of the recent attacks launched by Hamas in Israel
The government is now strategizing to evacuate Nepali citizens from the region as this development sends shockwaves through the Nepali
Hamas fighters storm Israeli towns in surprise attack; Israel responds with deadly strikes on Gaza
Nine Nepalis injured in Hamas' attack on Israel
These students were part of a group of 17 studying at Kibbutz Alumim
Two students are safe, while four are receiving medical care after sustaining injuries during the attack
However, one student remains missing, raising fears of an unfortunate fate.In total, 265 Nepali students are pursuing agricultural studies
in Israel as part of the Israeli government's 'learn and earn' program
Among them, 119 hail from Nepal Agriculture University, 97 from Tribhuvan University, and 49 from Sudurpaschim University, all students of
bachelor's degree in agriculture.
Furthermore, a substantial Nepali workforce of 4,500 individuals is currently employed in
various capacities across Israel.The Embassy of Nepal in Israel has released a notice, urging Nepali citizens facing difficulties to
formally register themselves
According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the operations at the Tel Aviv airport remain unaffected, ensuring the smooth flow of flights.To
this end, an online registration is being prepared in coordination with MOFA, Nepal Embassy in Tel Aviv and Israel government, it has been
learnt.In response to the distressing situation, the government has been urged to expedite the rescue of stranded Nepalis including the
Meanwhile, the government has placed an aircraft on standby, ready to bring back the bodies of the deceased
This decision was made during a meeting of the Coordination Mechanism, led by Minister for Foreign Affairs NP Saud, which also seeks to
explore options for relocating Nepali citizens in Israel to safer areas.In parallel, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has called for a
special Cabinet meeting today, to address the concerning developments in Israel and the plight of the Nepali community there
Following this, an all-party meeting has also been summoned to deliberate on the situation and chart a way forward during this trying time.
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