The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced on Monday that four captives held by the group have died. According to the statement, their bodies are expected to be handed over later the same day, although no specific time for the transfer was provided.

The deceased captives were identified as Bipin Joshi, Guy Illouz, Yossi Sharabi, and Daniel Peretz. Reports indicate that Bipin Joshi was the only Hindu taken captive by Hamas during the October 7, 2023, conflict.

Israeli authorities have officially declared 26 hostages dead, based on forensic evidence and intelligence assessments.

Abduction During the October 7 Attack

Joshi was working at a farm in southern Israel as part of a student training programme in agriculture. He was among a group of Nepali students kidnapped by

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