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National Assembly (NA) Chairman Ganesh Prasad Timilsina has expressed sorrow over the death of 10 Nepali students due to the attack by Palestinian militant group, Hamas, in Israel.

In a condolence message, the Chair of the Upper House of Federal Parliament said that he was stunned by the news of the death of the students. He has also urged the government to immediately rescue other Nepalis who want to return to Nepal. 

"Wishing for the quick recovery of health to those injured in the attack, I make a special request to the Government of Nepal to make all arrangements for rescue, relief and prompt return of those who want to come back to Nepal," the NA Chair said.

NA Chair Timilsina has paid heartfelt tribute to those who passed away in the attack and deep condolences to the members of the bereaved families at this hour of grief.

The Sudurpaschim provincial government has announced Rs 200,000 as assistance to each family of those who were killed in the attack in Israel.

In a statement issued today, Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah announced that the provincial government would provide support to the families of the deceased.

He also offered his condolences to the bereaved families.

Expressing sorrow over the incident, Chief Minister Shah requested the governments of both countries to carry out search and rescue efforts, and help bring back the bodies to Nepal.

Ten Nepali students have been confirmed dead in the attack by Hamas in Kibbutz Alumim in the war zone of Negev in Israel.

The students from the Sudurpaschim University had gone to Israel to study as part of the Learn and Earn Program.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has summoned a special meeting of the Council of Ministers for 4 pm today to discuss the latest developments in Israel and the situation of the Nepali community there.

The meeting aims to assess the situations in the aftermath of an unprecedented attack on Israel and the subsequent developments, evaluate the situation of the Nepali community in Israel, diplomatic efforts that the government is expected to take to ensure their safe arrival and other technical managerial issues, according to the Prime Minister's Secretariat.

Likewise, the Prime Minister has called an all-party meeting at 5pm today to discuss the same issue.

The government on Sunday formed the mechanism to comprehensively monitor the situation, evaluate the developments and assess the situation of the Nepali community in Israel and to undertake decisions if rescue is required and coordinate any related efforts.

Earlier on Sunday, Nepali Embassy in Israel had said that 10 Nepali students enrolled in educational institutions in the southern region of Israel had died following the deadly terrorist attack by Hamas, the Palestinian group.

The embassy had said that four Nepalis were injured and are receiving treatment at a local hospital while one is still missing.

Nepali Congress has urged the government for the prompt treatment and rescue of Nepalis injured in Israel.

Speaking at the Parliament meeting on Sunday, Congress Chief Whip Ramesh Lekhak said that the government should act wisely to rescue and treat the Nepali injured in Israel.

“Nepali citizens living in Israel are in trouble. I on behalf of the party urged the government to act wisely to rescue and treat the Nepalis injured in Israel,” he said.

Saying that the conflict between Israel and Hamas could be prolonged, he urged the government to pay attention to the safety of all the Nepalis in Israel.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said that three Nepali were injured in the attack between Israel and Hamas and 12 have gone out of contact.