Bipin Joshi, a 22-year-old Nepalese student who heroically saved his classmates during the Hamas attack on Israel’s Kibbutz Alumim on October 7, 2023, has died in captivity after more than two years as a hostage in Gaza. He was the only non-Israeli and Hindu believed to be held alive. His body was returned to Israel as part of a recent Gaza ceasefire deal, confirmed by Nepal’s ambassador. This video honors his bravery and sacrifice, and explains the events that led to his tragic death.

Bipin Joshi, 'Hero' of Oct 7 Attack, Dies in Hamas Custody | Body Returned to Israel

<p>Oct 7 Attack Anniversary: October 7 marks the one-year anniversary of the brutal killings and abducting of hundreds of Israelis by Hamas militants. On this day, the world entered into a new era of the ever-going Israel-Palestine conflict. It’s been a year since the attacks; many retaliatory measures have been taken since then, new players have entered into the conflict- and the world fears a looming full-blown war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Oct 7, several Israelis were partying at the Nova Music Festival, when Palestinian-militant group Hamas launched attacks on the civilian crowd. A series of coordinated armed incursions were made from the Gaza Strip into the Gaza Envelope of southern Israel, marking the first such invasion of Israeli territory since the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/commemorations-for-hamas-oct-7-attack-begin-in-israels-tel-aviv-765063">Commemorations for Hamas' Oct 7 attack begin in Israel's Tel Aviv</a></p>

<p>The attack also coincided with the Jewish religious holiday Simchat Torah. Hamas named this group of attacks Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, while in Israel they are referred to as Black Sabbath or Simchat Torah Massacre.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A barrage of at least 4,300 rockets was launched against Israel, along with vehicle-transported and powered paraglider incursions into Israel. Hamas also breached the Gaza-Israel barrier, attacking military bases and massacring civilians in 21 communities, including Be’eri, Kfar Aza, Nir Oz, Netiv Haasara and Alumim.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per IDF, some 6000 Hamas militants breached the border in 119 places and broke into Israel, including 3,800 from the “elite Nukhba forces.” In total, 1,140 people were killed- 695 Israeli civilians, 71 foreign nations and 373 members of the security forces. 364 civilians were killed and many more wounded while attending the Nova music festival.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: Anniversary of Gaza War Draws Thousands of Protesters Around the World</strong></p>

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<p>About 250 Israeli civilians and soldiers were taken as hostages to the Gaza Strip, alive or dead, including 30 children, with the stated goal of forcing Israel to exchange them for imprisoned Palestinians, including women and children. Dozens of cases of rape and sexual assault reportedly occurred, but Hamas officials denied the involvement of its militants.</p>

<p>Hamas justified its attack and claimed it was in response to the continued Israeli occupation, the blockade of the Gaza Strip, the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements, rising Israeli settler violence and recent escalations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The day was labelled the bloodiest in Israel's history and the "deadliest for Jews since the Holocaust" by many figures and media outlets in the West, including US President Joe Biden. Some have called the attack a genocidal massacre against Israelis.</p>

<p>In response to the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a state of war, signalling a significant military mobilisation. In retaliation, Israel launched massive airstrikes targeting Hamas military infrastructure, weapons depots, and leadership in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-praises-oct-7-attack-on-israel-says-it-shattered-illusions-the-enemy-had-created-for-itself-watch-765043">Hamas praises Oct 7 attack on Israel, says it shattered 'illusions the enemy had created for itself'. Watch!</a></p>

<p>In Gaza, at least 41,870 people have been killed since the start of the Israel offensive, a majority of them civilians, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory.</p>

<p>On Monday, Israelis marked the first anniversary of the devastating Hamas attack that triggered a war which has sparked protests worldwide and risks igniting a far wider conflict in the Middle East.</p>

<p>Ceremonies and protests in Jerusalem and Israel’s south were scheduled to begin around 06:29 am (local time), the hour when Hamas-led militants launched rockets into Israel at the start of the Oct 7 attack last year.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Oct 7 Attack Anniversary: October 7 marks the one-year anniversary of the brutal killings and abducting of hundreds of Israelis by Hamas militants. On this day, the world entered into a new era of the ever-going Israel-Palestine conflict.

Oct 7 Attack Anniversary: October 7 marks the one-year anniversary of the brutal killings and abducting of hundreds of Israelis by Hamas militants. On this day, the world entered into a new era of the ever-going Israel-Palestine conflict. It’s been a year since the attacks; many retaliatory measures have been taken since then, new players have entered into the conflict- and the world fears a looming full-blown war. On Oct 7, several Israelis were partying at the Nova Music Festival, when Palestinian-militant group Hamas launched attacks on the civilian crowd. A series of coordinated armed incursions were made from the Gaza Strip into the Gaza Envelope of southern Israel, marking the first such invasion of Israeli territory since the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Also Read | Commemorations for Hamas' Oct 7 attack begin in Israel's Tel Aviv The attack also coincided with the Jewish religious holiday Simchat Torah. Hamas named this group of attacks Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, while in Israel they are referred to as Black Sabbath or Simchat Torah Massacre. A barrage of at least 4,300 rockets was launched against Israel, along with vehicle-transported and powered paraglider incursions into Israel. Hamas also breached the Gaza-Israel barrier, attacking military bases and massacring civilians in 21 communities, including Be’eri, Kfar Aza, Nir Oz, Netiv Haasara and Alumim. As per IDF, some 6000 Hamas militants breached the border in 119 places and broke into Israel, including 3,800 from the “elite Nukhba forces.” In total, 1,140 people were killed- 695 Israeli civilians, 71 foreign nations and 373 members of the security forces. 364 civilians were killed and many more wounded while attending the Nova music festival. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Anniversary of Gaza War Draws Thousands of Protesters Around the World × About 250 Israeli civilians and soldiers were taken as hostages to the Gaza Strip, alive or dead, including 30 children, with the stated goal of forcing Israel to exchange them for imprisoned Palestinians, including women and children. Dozens of cases of rape and sexual assault reportedly occurred, but Hamas officials denied the involvement of its militants. Hamas justified its attack and claimed it was in response to the continued Israeli occupation, the blockade of the Gaza Strip, the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements, rising Israeli settler violence and recent escalations. The day was labelled the bloodiest in Israel's history and the "deadliest for Jews since the Holocaust" by many figures and media outlets in the West, including US President Joe Biden. Some have called the attack a genocidal massacre against Israelis. In response to the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a state of war, signalling a significant military mobilisation. In retaliation, Israel launched massive airstrikes targeting Hamas military infrastructure, weapons depots, and leadership in Gaza. Also Read | Hamas praises Oct 7 attack on Israel, says it shattered 'illusions the enemy had created for itself'. Watch! In Gaza, at least 41,870 people have been killed since the start of the Israel offensive, a majority of them civilians, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory. On Monday, Israelis marked the first anniversary of the devastating Hamas attack that triggered a war which has sparked protests worldwide and risks igniting a far wider conflict in the Middle East. Ceremonies and protests in Jerusalem and Israel’s south were scheduled to begin around 06:29 am (local time), the hour when Hamas-led militants launched rockets into Israel at the start of the Oct 7 attack last year. (With inputs from agencies)

One year of Hamas terror attack: What happened on October 7 and how Israel responded to deadly attacks

<p>A large number of Palestinian families were displaced in Jabalia in northern Gaza after a number of tanks entered the area and the Israeli army asked residents to evacuate their homes, following a bombing operation overnight and at dawn on Sunday (October 6).</p>

<p>Palestinian health officials said at least 20 people had been killed since Saturday (October 5) night in northern Gaza, after the army sent tanks into areas there for the first time in months and urged residents to leave.</p>

<p>The Hamas-run Gaza government media office said a further 26 people were killed and 93 others wounded when Israeli airstrikes hit a mosque and a school sheltering displaced people</p>

<p>The army on Saturday issued new evacuation orders in parts of Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip, just north of Deir al-Balah, forcing hundreds of families to leave their houses. The military statement said its forces aimed to operate against Hamas militants who waged attacks from the territory.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hezbollah War: New Details Emerge on Mossad's Pager and Walkie-talkie Operations</strong></p>

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<p>The Israeli military said its forces had encircled the area of Jabalia, the focus of its operations.</p>

<p>The strikes and incursion into northern Gaza came as the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas approaches its first anniversary, and as Israel has been expanding its actions in Lebanon.</p>

<p>Hamas attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing 1,200 people and taking about 250 as hostages, according to Israeli tallies.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-chief-yahya-sinwar-ceases-contact-with-qatari-mediators-fearing-for-his-life-report-764971"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar ceases contact with Qatari mediators, fearing for his life: Report</strong></a></p>

<p>Israel's subsequent military assault on Gaza has killed nearly 42,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's health ministry. It has also displaced nearly all of the enclave's 2.3 million people, caused a hunger crisis and led to genocide allegations at the World Court that Israel denies.</p>

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A large number of Palestinian families were displaced in Jabalia in northern Gaza after a number of tanks entered the area and the Israeli army asked residents to evacuate their homes, following a bombing operation overnight and at dawn on Sunday (October 6).

A large number of Palestinian families were displaced in Jabalia in northern Gaza after a number of tanks entered the area and the Israeli army asked residents to evacuate their homes, following a bombing operation overnight and at dawn on Sunday (October 6). Palestinian health officials said at least 20 people had been killed since Saturday (October 5) night in northern Gaza, after the army sent tanks into areas there for the first time in months and urged residents to leave. The Hamas-run Gaza government media office said a further 26 people were killed and 93 others wounded when Israeli airstrikes hit a mosque and a school sheltering displaced people The army on Saturday issued new evacuation orders in parts of Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip, just north of Deir al-Balah, forcing hundreds of families to leave their houses. The military statement said its forces aimed to operate against Hamas militants who waged attacks from the territory. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War: New Details Emerge on Mossad's Pager and Walkie-talkie Operations × The Israeli military said its forces had encircled the area of Jabalia, the focus of its operations. The strikes and incursion into northern Gaza came as the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas approaches its first anniversary, and as Israel has been expanding its actions in Lebanon. Hamas attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing 1,200 people and taking about 250 as hostages, according to Israeli tallies. Also read | Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar ceases contact with Qatari mediators, fearing for his life: Report Israel's subsequent military assault on Gaza has killed nearly 42,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's health ministry. It has also displaced nearly all of the enclave's 2.3 million people, caused a hunger crisis and led to genocide allegations at the World Court that Israel denies. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Israeli military launches fresh ground offensive in Gaza's Jabalia refugee camp on eve of Oct 7 attacks

<p>After resisting for months, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has finally tendered an apology to his country&nbsp;for the deadly October 7 terror attacks that left 1,198 people dead and saw Hamas taking more than 250 people hostage.</p>

<p>In an interview published Thursday (Aug 8), the Israeli leader said, “Of course, of course. I am sorry, deeply, that something like this happened. And you always look back and you say, ‘Could we have done things that would have prevented it?’”</p>

<p>Netanyahu was then asked what his response would be to a political rival who presided over the country’s worst security failure.</p>

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<p>“Can they assure that the postwar situation will be one of peace and security? If the answer is yes, they should stay in power,” the Jewish leader replied.</p>

<p>Of the 251 people taken hostage, 111 are still believed to be held in Gaza. 39 of these 111 people are understood to have died already, as per Israeli military sources.</p>

<h2><strong>Israel steps up attacks on Gaza</strong></h2>

<p>Amidst fears of a wider war in the West Asian region, Israel seems to have stepped up its offensive in the Gaza Strip. A series of strikes&nbsp;on Thursday led to the death of at least 40 people there.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: Israeli PM Netanyahu blames Hamas for stalled truce deal</strong></p>

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<p>Israel reportedly targeted a cluster of houses in central Gaza's Al-Bureij camp, killing at least 15 people, and the nearby Al-Nuseirat camp, killing four. An Israeli military&nbsp;jet bombed a house in the northern region, killing five more Palestinians. Another strike in the Khan Younis region killed at least one person and wounded another, Palestinian medics said.</p>

<p>Israel also reportedly targeted two schools in the Shujaiyeh neighbourhood of Gaza City, killing 15 people there.</p>

<p>The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in a statement said the schools were being used by Hamas operatives and terrorists.</p>

<h2><strong>USA’s arms embargo on Israel?</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, a policy advisor to United States Vice President Kamala Harris made clear Thursday that no arms embargo on Israel was under discussion in Washington DC.</p>

<p>"[She] has been clear: she will always ensure Israel is able to defend itself against Iran and Iran-backed terrorist groups. She does not support an arms embargo on Israel. She will continue to work to protect civilians in Gaza and to uphold international humanitarian law," said Phil Gordon.</p>

<p>This clarification came after pro-Palestinian activists claimed that she was open to discussing the matter.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;</strong></em></p>


After resisting for months, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has finally tendered an apology to his country for the deadly October 7 terror attacks that left 1,198 people dead and saw Hamas taking more than 250 people hostage.

After resisting for months, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has finally tendered an apology to his country for the deadly October 7 terror attacks that left 1,198 people dead and saw Hamas taking more than 250 people hostage. In an interview published Thursday (Aug 8), the Israeli leader said, “Of course, of course. I am sorry, deeply, that something like this happened. And you always look back and you say, ‘Could we have done things that would have prevented it?’” Netanyahu was then asked what his response would be to a political rival who presided over the country’s worst security failure. Also read: `Stop bullshi**ing`: Biden scolds Netanyahu as hostage deal talks stall “Can they assure that the postwar situation will be one of peace and security? If the answer is yes, they should stay in power,” the Jewish leader replied. Of the 251 people taken hostage, 111 are still believed to be held in Gaza. 39 of these 111 people are understood to have died already, as per Israeli military sources. Israel steps up attacks on Gaza Amidst fears of a wider war in the West Asian region, Israel seems to have stepped up its offensive in the Gaza Strip. A series of strikes on Thursday led to the death of at least 40 people there. Watch: Israel-Hamas War: Israeli PM Netanyahu blames Hamas for stalled truce deal × Israel reportedly targeted a cluster of houses in central Gaza's Al-Bureij camp, killing at least 15 people, and the nearby Al-Nuseirat camp, killing four. An Israeli military jet bombed a house in the northern region, killing five more Palestinians. Another strike in the Khan Younis region killed at least one person and wounded another, Palestinian medics said. Israel also reportedly targeted two schools in the Shujaiyeh neighbourhood of Gaza City, killing 15 people there. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in a statement said the schools were being used by Hamas operatives and terrorists. USA’s arms embargo on Israel? Meanwhile, a policy advisor to United States Vice President Kamala Harris made clear Thursday that no arms embargo on Israel was under discussion in Washington DC. "[She] has been clear: she will always ensure Israel is able to defend itself against Iran and Iran-backed terrorist groups. She does not support an arms embargo on Israel. She will continue to work to protect civilians in Gaza and to uphold international humanitarian law," said Phil Gordon. This clarification came after pro-Palestinian activists claimed that she was open to discussing the matter. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

After resisting for months, Israeli PM Netanyahu finally ‘sorry’ for Oct 7 Hamas attack