In a harrowing tale of bravery and tragedy, Bipin Joshi, a 23-year-old Nepalese student, displayed extraordinary courage during the Hamas attack on Israel two years ago. According to his fellow student, Dhan Bahadur Chaudhary, Bipin threw back a grenade aimed at their bunker, saving lives but ultimately being taken hostage. Bipin’s body was recently identified among the four dead hostages returned by Hamas under the Gaza ceasefire accord. The attack on Kibbutz Alumim, where Bipin and 15 other Nepalese agriculture students were working under Israel’s ‘Earn and Learn Programme’, resulted in the deaths of ten students and the capture of Bipin. Dhan Bahadur, who survived the attack, credits Bipin’s quick thinking for his own survival. The Nepalese community, both in Israel and back home, is mourning the loss of Bipin, who had dreams of starting his own enterprise and improving his life. The Israeli government is making arrangements to repatriate Bipin’s remains to Nepal, while his family and friends grapple with the devastating news. Bipin’s story is a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict and the enduring bonds of friendship and courage.