KATHMANDU, May 9: Israeli authorities raised suspicion about whether Bipin Joshi, a Nepali national who has been missing for almost two years due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, is still alive. They have said that there is no proof that Bipin is still alive, according to The Times of Israel.
“No indications have surfaced that the three hostages are alive since the start of the war,” an official said. Two are foreign nationals, and one is Israeli.”
Officials have stated that although no indication has surfaced, they have not officially declared the two foreign hostages dead. The news reports that Bipin Joshi from Nepal and Pintar Nattapong from Thailand are among those for whom no proof of survival has been found.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated just yesterday (Wednesday) that Israel believes 21 hostages are alive but expressed doubts about the survival of three hostages.
The Times of Israel reported that the families of these three hostages have been informed that no evidence of their survival has been found.
Officials said, “We continuously and fully update hostage families about the condition of their loved ones. We share all crucial information with them.”
“They will receive the same support from Israel as the families of Israeli hostages,” they added.
Hamas still holds 59 people hostage, with 35 of them already dead, including three foreign nationals, according to the news.
