**Nepalese Student Still Held Hostage in Gaza**
A Nepalese student named Bipin Joshi has been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for over 15 months. His family, who live in a remote village in western Nepal, is still waiting to hear from him.
Bipin’s father, Mahananda Joshuai, is desperate for news about his son. He spends most of his time at home, holding his phone and waiting for it to ring. The last time Bipin spoke to his mother was on October 6, the day before he was kidnapped.
The family received a video from Israeli officials showing Bipin alive in an Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza. They were told that he may still be alive, but Nepal’s ambassador in Israel said he had no concrete information about Bipin’s health or whereabouts.
**Hope and Fear**
The news of the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel has given the family some hope. They believe that their ordeal may soon come to an end and they will see Bipin again. However, there is also fear that the ceasefire agreement may fall apart, which would make it difficult for them to get any information about Bipin’s release.
**Isolation**
The family feels isolated from the rest of the world. They have not received many official visits or communications since the war began. Mahananda said it has been a very lonely journey for him and his family.
**Waiting Game**
The longer they wait, the greater the chance that the ceasefire agreement will fall apart. The family is holding on to hope, but they are also preparing themselves for the worst. They want Bipin to be released as soon as possible, but they know it may take some time.
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