Hamas’ military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, released the names of four deceased hostages on Monday, October 13. The Palestinian militant group said their bodies will be handed over on Monday.

However, the statement does not specify when the transfer will take place.

Twenty-six hostages were formally declared dead by Israeli authorities, based on forensics and intelligence.

Who was Bipin Joshi?

Bipin Joshi was an agriculture student from Nepal. He was working on a farm in kibbutz Alumim when he was kidnapped. He was 22 at the time. It is unclear when Joshi died.

According to news agency PTI, Bipin Joshi had arrived in Israel from his native Nepal a month before the attack. He had been the only non-Israeli hostage believed to be alive in Gaza.

He came to Israel on a student exchange

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