Nine Nepalis injured in Israel in Hamas attack

KATHMANDU: Nine Nepali nationals were injured when Hamas attacked a farm employing 14 Nepali nations on Saturday.

Issuing a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the condition of two of the injured is serious.

“The Government of Nepal strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Israel today that caused loss of precious human lives and injured many more. At this critical hour, we convey our solidarity with the Government of Israel,” the statement added.

According to the statement, the Embassy of Nepal in Israel is in close communication with the Nepalis living in the areas under attack. “THe Embassy is also in contact and coordination with the Israeli authorities for the safety, security and rescue of the Nepalis as well as medical treatment of the injured.

Israel Defence Forces have confirmed that over 100 have been killed in the attack and some hostages have been taken to the Gaza strip, according to the The Times of Israel.