Nepal

Antisemitism in Nepal

Chani Lifshitz: Months of nightmares

Due to pressure and restrictions arising from their Jewish identity, the Chabad House in Kathmandu will be forced to relocate.

Kathmandu:

Israeli brutally attacked with an iron club

Almog Armouza, 25, from Gadera, was attacked last night in an alley in Kathmandu by a group of locals and suffered serious injuries from one armed with an iron club.

Murdered Nepali hostage laid to rest in hometown

23-year-old agricultural student Bipin Joshi, who was murdered in Hamas captivity, was laid to rest in a traditional Hindu cremation ceremony in Nepal after his body was returned from captivity.

Family of murdered Nepalese hostage Bipin Joshi: 'You are a hero'

Family of Nepalese citizen murdered in Hamas captivity releases a moving farewell after his body is returned to Israel: 'Every flower and field will remind us of you - you are part of the Land of Israel.'

Footage revealed from captivity of Nepali hostage held by Hamas

The family of Bipin Joshi, who was taken captive by Hamas on October 7, has revealed this evening a video collected as part of IDF intelligence that documents Bipin in Hamas captivity.

Family of Nepali hostage to release Hamas footage of him

Family of Bipin Joshi says footage of him, which was filmed in November 2023 and recovered by the IDF, 'Gives us unwavering faith that he is alive.'

Nepal's PM resigns following violent youth-led protests

Deadly protests in Nepal leave 19 dead and hundreds injured, pushing Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign over the Gen Z-led unrest which erupted after a social media ban.

Amb. Huckabee

'We want back the innocents who were in Hamas' way & kidnapped'

US Amb. to Israel meets the family of Bipin Joshi, a student from Nepal who was abducted by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 massacre, notes Hamas kidnapped and continues to hold him Bipin even though he isn't Israeli.

President Herzog meets family of abducted Nepalese student

After visiting Hostages Square, President Isaac Herzog met the family of abducted Nepalese student Bipin Joshi, urging the international community to help secure his release.

The highest prayer for the hostages in the world

Ten Jewish men set out to carry a Torah scroll more than 6,000 m up the Himalayas to hold the highest prayer for the hostages in the world.

Dozens swept into river by Nepal landslide

Three survivors swim to safety, rescuers search for but fail to locate two passenger buses swept into river in central Nepal.

President Herzog speaks with family of Nepalese hostage

The President spoke with the family of Bipin Joshi, an agriculture student who was kidnapped on October 7 and continues to be held by Hamas.

Tragedy in Nepal:

Israeli doctor killed by elephant

Shmuel Buikenr was in Nepal with an Israeli delegation volunteering at a local hospital.

Watch: Disturbing video footage of Nepal plane crash

All 72 people were onboard the plane are believed to have perished in the crash - the worst of its kind in 30 years.

At least 40 killed in Nepal plane crash

Authorities do not expect to find any survivors after plane carrying 72 crashes.

Pres. Herzog receives credentials of three new ambassadors

President Isaac Herzog receives the credentials of the new ambassadors of Germany, Vietnam, and Nepal.

All aboard dead as Nepalese plane crashes in Himalayas

Experts say the plane, carrying 2 German nationals, didn't appear to have caught fire as it crashed in the world's tallest mountains.

Watch: Nepalese plane with 22 onboard goes missing

An aircraft carrying 22 passengers - 4 Indian and 3 Japanese, has lost contact with airport authorities.

Israel to help Nepal deal with COVID-19 pandemic

Israel delivers aid to Nepal meant to help it in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic which has hit that country hard.

First time:

Ambassador of Nepal in Israel tours Gush Etzion

Dr. Anjan Shakya says she decided to visit Gush Etzion in order to learn about it and bring back what she finds out to Nepal.

Nepal: At least 38 dead after plane crashes into field

Authorities count injured, dead, after plane crashes into field near Nepal airport.

26-year-old Israeli woman killed in Nepal

Israeli woman killed in Nepal accident identified as native of religious Zionist Kibbutz Ein Hanetziv. Eight other Israelis injured.

9 Israelis injured in Nepal car accident

9 Israelis hurt when jeep overturns on way to Annapurna ridge.

Rescuer praises 'bold, wise' decision on missing Nepal trekker

Veteran rescuer Hilik Magnus praises Chief Rabbinate decision to declare Nepal trekker a 'dead person whose burial place is unknown.'

'I am happy to put my life at risk'

Girls who are forced to get married in Nepal risk their lives to prevent other injustices done to children.

Preparing for the 'highest seder in the world'

Chabad emissaries in Kathmandu will host 1,500 Jews for the seder, while 200 backpackers will attend a seder in the middle of the Himalayas.

Israeli tourist found dead in Nepal

20 year old Israeli tourist found dead in his hotel room in Nepal's second largest city.

Israeli tourists show 'resounding resilience' after disaster

A new study released by Bar Ilan University finds that Israeli backpackers showed great 'resilience' and 'leadership' after Nepal quake.

'I was listening to music and then felt a stab in the back'

Isuri Taplaya, a Nepalese carer who fell victim Sunday morning to Arab terror in Jerusalem, recounts the attack.

'We Were Sure We Would Die'

Chabad emissaries in Nepal recount the horrific first moments of the mega-quake which devastated the nation.

Surrogate Infant of Israeli Parents Dies in Nepal

Newborn dies in field hospital in Kathmandu, two days after Israel rescinded order to speed up process of bringing surrogates to Israel.

PM Tells Returning Nepal Rescuers: If Needed We'll Send You Back

Welcoming ceremony held Tuesday morning just as second quake hit; Netanyahu thanks delegation for making Israel proud.

Israel Offers More Aid as Nepal Struck by Second Earthquake

Earthquake near Mount Everest the second major quake in three weeks; aftershocks already rippling through Nepal, India.

IDF Closes Field Hospital in Nepal

1,600 Nepalese treated over a three-week period; hospital holds closing ceremony.

Israeli Clowns Work to Ease Trauma in Nepal

A group of medical clowns from the Israeli Dream Doctors team entertain children, scarred by Nepal earthquake, in IDF field hospital.

Foreign Ministry Issues Travel Advisory for Nepal

Israelis encouraged to reconsider travel plans as the country takes time to rebuild.

Jewish Girls Help Victims in Nepal

Allison Josephs talks with two girls from Yavneh Academy in Paramus, NJ, who are raising money to help the victims of the Nepal earthquake.

Missing in Nepal

Report: Objects Belonging to Or Assraf Found

Items from missing 22 year-old's backpack found, though his fate remains uncertain.

IDF Team in Nepal to Return to Israel; Death Toll Over 7,000

Eight days after earthquake, IDF to begin slow return home; part of the delegation to stay to search for Or Assaraf, run hospital.

Watch: Nepalese Boy Recovers at IDF Hospital

A 15-year-old Nepalese boy was brought into the IDF's field hospital after miraculously surviving for 5 days in the rubble.

Father of Missing Israeli Remains Cautiously Optimistic

Patrick Assaraf, father of 22-year-old Or Assaraf who is missing in Nepal, urges decision-makers to step up efforts to locate his son.

Nepal earthquake

Helicopters Sent to Search for Missing Israeli

Search-and-rescue copters from the Home Front Command leave for Langtang; death toll up to 6,100.

Watch: IDF Humanitarian Mission Treats Patients in Nepal

As of Thursday, the IDF field hospital in Nepal has treated more than 200 patients.

Footage from the quake zone

Watch: 'It's Just Amazing, the Whole IDF is in Nepal'

New video documents IDF evacuating stranded Israeli tourists to field hospital, and efforts there to save wounded Nepalese.

Watch: Nepalese Man Thanks Israel in Hebrew for Saving his Mom

'Israel is helping us, we'll be okay then' - man who worked in Israel thanks IDF for fixing his mother's leg broken in earthquake disaster.

MDA Trains Nepalese Students in Israel to Save Lives at Home

A group of 24 students from Nepal studying in Israel will be going home, equipped with life-saving skills they picked up in Israel.

Head of IDF Nepal Mission Meets Nepalese Prime Minister

"We will do our best to save as many lives as we can," says the head of the IDF's humanitarian mission in Nepal.

In Photos: Chabad Saves 25 Hikers in Nepal

Hikers rescued after days stranded in the wilderness, will receive warm food and shelter.

Nepal: Israel Searches for 22-Year-Old Or Assaraf

Hiker the last Israeli missing in Nepal; parents say they are optimistic he will be found.

Foreign Ministry Urges Israelis to Leave Nepal

After Israeli rescue helicopters were attacked by desperate locals, citizens told to evacuate the area immediately.

10 More Israelis Rescued in Nepal; 6 Still Missing

IDF opens field hospital to treat 200 a day with 50 tons of equipment; 10 stranded Israelis rescued from near frozen lakes area.

Watch: Ten Israelis Rescued from Nepalese Monastery

Netanyahu orders efforts to concentrate on Everest and frozen lakes area, as Israeli team digs Israelis and locals alike from the rubble.

Watch: From Nepal to Israel - Home at Last

One rescued traveler recounts his ordeal to Arutz Sheva - and praises Chabad's handling of the situation.

Crisis in Nepal

229 Israelis Arrive Home; 11 Still Missing in Nepal

El-Al flight includes 15 infants; two premature babies evacuated to hospital. Netanyahu: we will continue to search for the missing.

Latest: Twenty Israelis Rescued from Nepal Mountains

Fifty Israelis still unaccounted for; situation becomes complex as Nepalese locals begin to burn bodies.

Nepal: At Least 4,300 Dead, Rescue Efforts Intensify

Israel works with Nepal to rescue stranded hikers, who have reportedly faced violence from locals; 216 due to return Tuesday at noon.

First IDF Aircraft Lands in Nepal

Aircraft with 200 medical staff and Home Front Command officers arrives in Nepal. Four more aircraft to arrive in the coming hours.

Parents Demand Answers from Foreign Ministry About Nepal Missing

Small protest erupts in front of the Foreign Ministry as parents state that the only information they receive is from the media.

Watch: Inside the Chabad House in Kathmandu

Chabad continues to serve hot meals to stranded Israelis despite lack of electricity, damage.

Photos: First Israelis Return from Nepal

Magen David Adom escorts five surrogate families from Kathmandu as rescue operation continues.