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Israeli Ambassador lays memorial foundation for 11 Nepali students killed in Hamas attack



SURKHET: Israeli Ambassador Shmulik Arie Bass on Sunday laid the foundation stone for a memorial park at the Faculty of Agriculture, Far-Western University, in memory of 11 Nepali students who were killed in the October 7, 2023 Hamas terrorist attack in Israel.

The memorial park aims to honour the students’ dedication, hard work, and aspirations while also symbolising the strong people-to-people connection between Nepal and Israel.

During his visit to the Far-Western region, Ambassador Bass traveled to Punarbas Municipality in Kanchanpur, where he met Mayor Toya Prasad Sharma, former MP Tara Lama Tamang, and other local officials to discuss community development and opportunities for cooperation.

The visit highlights Israel’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and fostering collaboration in education and community initiatives in Nepal.

Publish Date : 16 March 2026 19:19 PM

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