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My friend Bipin threw back Hamas grenade - and saved my life

My friend Bipin threw back Hamas grenade - and saved my life

Summary

A Nepalese student named Bipin Joshi died after being taken hostage by Hamas during an attack on Israel. Bipin showed bravery by throwing back a grenade, saving his friend Dhan Bahadur Chaudhary and others. He was later identified among hostages who died, his body returned as part of a Gaza ceasefire agreement.

Key Facts

  • Bipin Joshi was a 23-year-old Nepalese student working on a kibbutz in Israel.
  • During a Hamas attack, Bipin threw back a grenade, saving the life of his friend Dhan Bahadur Chaudhary.
  • Bipin was captured and later identified among four deceased hostages returned by Hamas.
  • The attack happened on October 7, 2023, and Bipin was one of 250 people taken captive.
  • Dhan Bahadur and other students were in Israel under an "Earn and Learn Programme."
  • Ten Nepalese students died in the attack, and Bipin was the only one captured alive.
  • Bipin was believed to have been killed in captivity, but details remain unclear.

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