Overview

• An IDF officer formally informed Nepal’s ambassador, Dhan Prasad Pandit, that Joshi had died, with the notification conveyed on a video call that included his sister, his brother, and Israeli officials.
• Hamas’ list of 20 living hostages set for release under the U.S.-brokered truce did not name Joshi, and Israel has not provided public details on the circumstances or timing of his death.
• The IDF said all 20 living hostages slated for Monday’s exchange have returned to Israel, while the International Committee of the Red Cross is overseeing the handovers.
• Israeli authorities previously assessed that of 48 hostages believed to be in Gaza at the start of the deal, 26 were confirmed dead, 20 were believed alive, and two cases were uncertain.
• Joshi was abducted from Kibbutz Alumim on Oct. 7, 2023, and his family last week released IDF-recovered footage believed filmed in November 2023 after receiving permission to make it public.