‘We are screaming for his return’: Herzog hosts family of Nepalese Gaza hostage Bipin Joshi
Bipin Joshi, a Nepalese agriculture student, was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7 and still remains in terror captivity in the Gaza Strip. His mother and sister visited Jerusalem on Sunday.
President Isaac Herzog met with the family of Gaza hostage Bipin Joshi at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem on Sunday.
Joshi, a Nepalese agriculture student, was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7 and still remains in terror captivity in the Gaza Strip.
His mother, Padma, and sister, Pushpa, were joined by the Nepalese ambassador, Dhan Prasad Pandit.
Herzog offered his support for the Joshi family and spoke about his condition. “Bipin came from Nepal to study agriculture so that he could go back to Nepal and do good in his own country, and develop a life for himself and for his family. We are screaming for Bipin’s return,” he said.
“His whereabouts are unclear, but Israel and all those who care about our hostages are doing whatever we can to bring him home. We are screaming and calling to the international community, listen to the voice of Bipin,” he added.
First Lady Michal Herzog embraces Padma and Pushpa Joshi, mother and sister of Gaza hostage Bipin Joshi, during a visit at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, August 17, 2025. (credit: Amos Ben Gershom / GPO)
Hostage’s sister appeals to international community to ‘do whatever you can’
Pushpa Joshi thanked Herzog for his comments and added, “It’s too much heartbreak for me and my family. I want to thank Israel from the bottom of my heart for standing with us.”
I thank God for giving us hope. And it’s my appeal to the international community, please. We can’t imagine how he’s living there. I ask the international community, please, do whatever you can. Please whatever you can,” she concluded.
