The Four Hostages including Bipin Joshi Whose Bodies Hamas Says It Will Release Today

KalimNews, October 13, 2025 : In a significant development today, Hamas's military wing confirmed the names of four hostages whose bodies it said would be returned to Israel. These individuals were among those captured during the violent attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023. Here is some more detailed information about these four individuals:

Bipin Joshi, 24 (Nepal)

Bipin Joshi, a 24-year-old agriculture student from Nepal, was kidnapped from Kibbutz Alumim on October 7, 2023. His family had held out hope for his survival, but in the aftermath of the ceasefire agreement, it was revealed by Nepal’s ambassador to Israel that there were no signs that Bipin had survived. His return today is an important step in bringing closure to his family and the international community.

Guy Illouz, 26 (Israel)

Guy Illouz, aged 26, was shot twice during the Nova Festival attack on October 7, 2023. His family confirmed that Guy was critically injured and died from his wounds after being taken hostage. Released hostages who survived the ordeal have corroborated his death. His return today marks the end of a tragic chapter for his family, as they finally lay him to rest.

Yossi Sharabi, 53 (Israel)

Yossi Sharabi, a father of three, was kidnapped alongside his brother Eli on October 7, 2023. In January 2024, it was reported by Kibbutz Be'eri that Yossi had been killed in captivity. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) later suggested that he had likely perished when a building collapsed following an Israeli airstrike on another nearby building. His brother Eli's wife, a British citizen, was also tragically killed in the initial attack. The return of Yossi's remains offers a degree of closure to his grieving family.

Daniel Peretz, 22 (Israel)

Daniel Peretz, a captain in the IDF’s 7th Armoured Brigade, was killed during an attack on his tank near Nahal Oz on October 7, 2023. His body was subsequently taken to Gaza. Daniel’s return today is an important moment for his family, who have endured the loss of a son and a soldier in the line of duty.

A Critical Moment in the Ceasefire Agreement

The return of these four bodies follows the broader framework of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, negotiated with the involvement of international mediators. However, as of now, only a small number of the deceased hostages have been returned, and the Hostages and Missing Families Forum has continued to call for the immediate suspension of all implementation of the agreement until all hostages and their remains are fully accounted for.

A Call for Accountability

The Forum has underscored that Hamas’s failure to fulfill the agreement in full, particularly with respect to the timely return of all deceased hostages, must be met with a serious response. The Israeli government has echoed these concerns, demanding that Hamas adhere to its commitments as outlined in the ceasefire deal.

The hostages' families have been waiting with bated breath for the return of their loved ones and have shared their deep emotional reactions on the emotional reunions being broadcasted live across the world. For many, today marks a bittersweet victory, as they finally receive the closure they’ve longed for while others continue to hope for the return of the remaining hostages.