7 Nepalis injured, 17 held captive by Hamas in Israel

At least seven Nepali students studying at an Israel University have sustained injuries and are held captive by Hamas forces, Nepal’s Ambassador to Israel confirmed. Kanta Rijal said seven Nepali students in Harzliya under the “Learn and Earn” program of the Israeli government have been injured.

“They have been held in captivity by Hamas forces along with an additional 10 Nepali students at the agricultural farm in Southern Israel’s Alumim,” Kanta Rijal told news agency ANI.

Israel’s foreign ministry and rescue teams have been informed about the situation and the students have been alerted over the issue, he said, adding, “They (Nepali) are in the hostel and shielding themselves. The area is inaccessible because of intense fighting.”

This comes as at least 40 people have been killed since Hamas began its attacks, according to Israel’s emergency service. Over 500 people have been injured in the offensive. Meanwhile, Hamas released a video showing its members capturing a number of Israeli soldiers during an attack on a military base.