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Body of Nepalese student held in Gaza returned to Kathmandu

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The body of Nepalese student Bipin Joshi, who was taken hostage by Hamas during the October 7, 2023, attack, was returned to Kathmandu on Monday (October 20).

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  • The body of Bipin Joshi, a Nepalese student kidnapped by Hamas, was returned to Kathmandu. 5s
  • Nepalese officials and relatives held a ceremony to pay their respects. 10s
  • Joshi was studying agriculture in Israel when he was kidnapped and later died in captivity. 1m 6s
  • His body was handed over by Hamas to Israel as part of a ceasefire deal. 1m 16s
  • A memorial service was held at Ben Gurion Airport before his repatriation. 1m 24s
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