“Please don’t forget Bipin Joshi.” Pushpa Joshi, the sister of Nepali hostage Bipin Joshi, is still desperately waiting for news. Her family has received no information since October, when they last saw a video showing Bipin being kidnapped. Since then, there has been only silence. Bipin is believed to be one of the three hostages Israel fears may no longer be alive. “These days are too critical and difficult for me and my family. We are just waiting for good news and searching for news on the internet.” He arrived in Israel just three weeks before the October 7 massacre, to study agriculture. During the attack, Bipin acted heroically, picking up a grenade that Hamas had thrown into their shelter and throwing it back out. He also helped care for injured people who were with him. “I just heard that yesterday one American citizen was released and we’re all very happy for him. We wish him the best. But I request the Israeli government, from the core of my heart, to do whatever they can. Do what is in your hands and bring my brother back. Please feel our deep pain. We are waiting for good news.” “Many Israeli people have messaged me every day, giving us hope and emotional support. I feel good about that. I thank all the Israeli people and am requesting everyone: Please don’t forget him. He lived in Israel. He came there to study. Please don’t forget him and pray for him.”
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