Nepal

Devastating Nepal flood damage may cost up to a tenth of economy to rebuild

A glacier collapse on Wednesday unleashed a huge torrent of rock, ice, mud, and debris through Himalayan mountain river systems, killing more than 600 people in Nepal and China's Tibet.

A woman walks past destroyed buildings after flash floods and mudslides, in Devighat, Nuwakot district, Nepal, August 29, 2026.
A drone view of firefighters conducting search and rescue operations at a damaged road leading to Gyirong Port after a mudslide, in Gyirong county, Shigatse, Tibet Autonomous Region, China August 28, 2026.

Nepal monitoring two lakes, flood risk to remain until they're fully drained, official says

People move through a mud covered road following flash floods and a mudslide in Trishuli, Nuwakot district, Nepal, August 28, 2026.

Over 90,000 affected by Himalayan landslide, Red Cross says, as Nepal declines foreign rescue help

IsraAID's response to 2017 flooding in Nepal. 

IsraAID deploys emergency team to Nepal after deadly floods, landslides


Israeli among hundreds still missing in Nepal after catastrophic flood, death toll nears 600

ZAKA is officially investigating the disappearance of one Israeli national, who has not responded to attempts at contact so far.

A drone view shows mud covering buildings and property following devastating floods at Trishuli in Nuwakot district, Nepal, August 27, 2026.

Flash flood in Southeast Asia kills 162, hundreds of tourists missing, including one Israeli

Some 384 travelers, including 341 foreign nationals, were reported missing after torrential floods in Nepal. The Foreign Ministry said there is no concern that any Israeli tourists were killed.

Damaged houses following a flash flood at Trishuli in Nuwakot district, Nepal, August 26, 2026.

Nepal restarts Gulf work permits after Iran conflict halted labor migration

About 75% of Nepali workers abroad are in the Middle East, mostly in construction, and remittances make up over a quarter of the country’s $42 billion economy.

Officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs attend a press briefing in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 1, 2026, providing details on the number and condition of Nepali citizens residing in conflict-affected Middle Eastern countries.

Vietnam looks to Israel’s hi-tech industry for opportunity as diplomatic ties at a high - interview

Israeli ambassador Yaron Mayer told the ‘Post’ that Jerusalem-Hanoi relations were at an all-time high.

, Israeli Ambassador Yaron Mayer, celebrating his first Vietnamese new year.

Nepal Chabad evicted from Jewish center over landlord's antisemitism fears

The Chabad emissaries moved out and are looking for a new home, but the Rebbetzin wrote that it was difficult to leave the house where they had built their life's work.

An Israeli Jew worshipper prays during a Passover ceremony in Kathmandu on April 14, 2014. Jewish travellers in Asia came together to celebrate the Passover Seder in Nepal.

Israeli tourist in Kathmandu says he was assaulted with metal club due to his nationality

"They hit me in the head with an iron club,” Almog Armoza told Ynet. “If I hadn't run away, there's a good chance I wouldn't be alive today."

Cityscape skyline of Nepalese capital Kathmandu with the Himalaya snow capped mountains in the background.

Rescue teams working to save Israelis trapped in Nepali mountain blizzard

Israeli authorities are working closely with local authorities to facilitate the rescue efforts after a snowstorm brought over half a meter of snow.

Israelis stranded in Nepali snowstorm.

Asia-Pacific envoys honor foreign workers killed in Oct 7 attacks

Ambassadors and representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region gathered Sunday at Kibbutz Be’eri for a memorial honoring foreign workers who were killed in the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023.

Participants at a gathering of Asia-Pacific envoys at Kibbutz Be'eri to honor foreign workers slain in October 7 attacks, Oct. 26, 2025

Israel repatriates body of Nepali hostage Bipin Joshi killed by Hamas

Israel held a farewell ceremony for Nepali hostage Bipin Joshi, hailed as a hero of Kibbutz Alumim, before returning his body to Nepal for burial.

 A poster of hostage Bipin Joshi, a citizen of Nepal, is displayed at the protest camp for hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack,Jerusalem, November 13, 2024.

The world abandoned slain hostage Bipin Joshi - comment

This holiday, as Jews around the world dance with the Torah, spare a thought for Bipin Joshi, because it seemed the rest of the world forgot him.

 A poster of hostage Bipin Joshi, a citizen of Nepal, is displayed at the protest camp for hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack,Jerusalem, November 13, 2024.