Nepal

Magen David Adom: Kathmandu 'In Chaos'

MDA paramedic reveals how the situation in Nepal has deteriorated since Sunday, adds that no Israelis are seriously injured.

Four Israelis Rescued in Nepal, Others Stranded in Danger

Helicopter mission gets stuck tourists out of Everest area; mother of one tourist gets panicked message from mountain-locked daughter.

IDF Prepares to Send Medical Team to Kathmandu

Forty doctors, nurses to set up field hospital at earthquake site; two El-Al 747s drafted to transport the delegation.

Kerry: US Working Closely with Nepal to Provide Disaster Aid

US Secretary of State sends 'heartfelt sympathies' to the people of Nepal after earthquake, notes Washington is sending rescue team.

Tens of Israeli Couples Stranded in Kathmandu with Newborns

Israelis who traveled to Kathmandu for surrogate births now fear for their lives, beg rescue services to save them from cold, exposure.

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IDF Rescue Team Departs for Nepal; 1,900 Dead

Foreign Ministry still looking for 250 unaccounted-for Israelis after the worst earthquake in 81 years.

IsraAID Launches Rescue Team, Fundraising Project for Nepal

IsraAID to be one of the first Israeli groups on the scene with a team of rescuers, and they need Israeli and Diaspora help to pull it off.

Nepal: Death Toll Nears 1,500 in Major Earthquake

Country's worst earthquake in 80 years leaves tens of thousands homeless; deaths also reported in India and Tibet.

Chief Rabbi Thanks 'Ambassadors of the Jewish Nation' in Nepal

Rabbi Lau calls Chabad Rabbi Hezki and Chana Lifschitz, awards them certificate of honor for selfless action in recent tragedies.

Names of Nepal Crash Victims Cleared for Publication

Shira Dabush, 30, from Ramat Gan, and Omer Shemesh, 21, from Hod Hasharon, were killed in Friday's bus crash in Nepal.

Another Tragedy in Nepal

Two Israeli Women Among Nepal Bus Crash Deaths

Bus falls from cliff in latest tragedy in the Himalayas, killing eleven - including two Israelis.

'They Made the Right Decision', Says Father of Killed Navigator

Hanan Ariel, father of Tamar who was killed in Nepal, meets a hiker who was caught in the avalanche with his daughter.

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Courageous: Israeli Avalanche Victim Laid to Rest

Hundreds pay their final respects to Lt. Tamar Ariel z''l, Air Force's first religious female navigator. 'She fought to continue walking.'

New Details on Sad, Brave Final Hours of Religious IAF Navigator

Tamar Ariel, who delighted all with her strength and modesty, is laid to rest. A survivor recounts her courage, even as strength ebbed.

Bodies of Two Avalanche Victims Arrive in Israel

The bodies of Agam Luria and Lt. Tamar Ariel arrive in Israel. They will be brought to rest Tuesday.

Body of Fourth Israeli Tourist Found in Nepal

Michal Cherkesky's family had been 'praying for a miracle', but six days after she went missing their worst fears have been realized.

Arutz Sheva interview

Joy and Sorrow as Avalanche Survivors Celebrate Simchat Torah

Kathmandu's Chabad shaliach gives inside look at the enormity of the avalanche disaster for Israeli tourists in Nepal in special interview.

Plane Carrying 7 Injured Israelis Arrives from Nepal

Seven Israelis injured in Tuesday's avalanche return to Israel, will be treated at local hospitals.

Watch: Rescue Mission in Nepal

Death toll mounting in last week's disaster; 36 Israelis still unaccounted for.

Israelis Still Missing in Nepal as Storm Approaches

Search for missing gets desperate as new storm threatens to stop rescue attempts and raise death toll beyond 27 - among them 3 Israelis.

Nepal Avalanche: Israeli Death Count Could Still Rise

Three Israelis confirmed dead in massive avalanche, but Chabad emissary in Kathmandu says that number is likely to rise.

Israeli Killed in Nepal: IAF's First Female Religious Navigator

Lt. Tamar Ariel, 25, made history when she became a navigator in the IAF in 2012. Agam Luria, 23, and Nadav Shoham were also killed.

Foreign Ministry Confirms One Israeli Dead in Nepal Avalanche

Foreign Ministry confirms that one Israeli is among the dead in an avalanche in Nepal. Search efforts to continue.

Phone Calls from Worried Parents Flood Kathmandu Chabad Rabbi

Kathmandu Chabad Rabbi says hysteria is mounting following avalanche; concerned parents desperate for information.

3 Israeli Hikers Among 16 Dead in Nepal Avalanche

Death toll keeps rising after avalanche on Thorong La pass, near tenth tallest mountain in the world.

World's Biggest Passover Seder to Be Held in Kathmandu

Chabad Lubavitch seder, which was in danger of being postponed due to Foreign Ministry strike, to be held as scheduled.

Nepal's Chabad House Relies on Hikers for Seder Supplies

With no supplies due to a strike, Chabad has turned to visitors coming to Nepal, received hundreds of pounds of matzah.

Strike Or No, Chabad's Nepal Seder Will Happen

Despite reports that Foreign Ministry strike threatens to cancel world's largest seder, Chabad clarifies it will not be stopped.

Maneater Tigress Kills 7 In Northern India

Local authorities hire hunters to end the tiger's 2 week killing spree as villagers lock themselves indoors. Cat 'only mauls humans.'

Chabad Emissaries Succeed in Preventing Jewish Woman's Cremation

Body of Jewish Australian woman killed in tragic accident in Nepal set to receive a traditional Jewish burial.

Race Against the Clock to Prevent Jewish Woman's Cremation

Emissaries of the Chabad movement in Nepal mount an urgent campaign after Jewish tourist dies in tragic accident.

Nepal Withdraws Troops from Lebanon, Redeploys to Golan

UN officials say Nepal is withdrawing some of its troops from its contingent to Lebanon, and instead sending them to the Golan Heights.

Iranian Spy Arrested with False Israeli Passport

Iranian man arrested while spying on Israeli embassy in Nepal.

Nepalese Boy Brings Light to Chabad House in Kathmandu

The smile of a once-naked street urchin from the streets of Kathmandu now lights up the Kathmandu Chabad House where he lives in Nepal.

Chabad Outreach Inspires New Israeli Series

Chabad’s famous work in south Asia inspires a new television show on Channel 2.

Israeli Climber Ditches Everest to Save Turkish Climber's Life

Official relations between Turkey and Israel may be down in the dumps, but atop the Himalayas, two men formed a bond that may last forever.

Nepal Parties Given One Week to Form Consensus

Nepalese President gives the country's political parties till August 21 to reach consensus, a day after Prime Minister resigns.

Nepal's Prime Minister Resigns

Nepal’s Prime Minister resigns after failing to reach an agreement with other party leaders on a series of issues.