Nepal

Over 90 dead, thousands missing after monsoon causes catastrophic flooding in India, Nepal, Myanmar

More than 12 inches of rain fell over two or three days, inundating entire neighborhoods and overwhelming drainage systems.

A flooded road following a flash flood in Galchhi in the Dhading district, Nepal, August 26, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.
A general view shows damaged houses covered in sludge in the aftermath of the August 26 flash flood, at Betrawati Bazaar in Nepal's Rasuwa district on September 28, 2026.

Two Israeli siblings airlifted from Nepal village after storm causes landslides, flooding

A couple stands along a river in the aftermath of the August 26 flash flood at Betrawoti Bazaar in Nepal's Nuwakot district on September 26, 2026.

Insurance companies working to rescue Israelis trapped in Nepal following massive flooding

Rescue workers build a makeshift zip line to cross the Trishuli River, following the deadly flash floods and a mudslide, in Devighat, Nuwakot district, Nepal, September 4, 2026.

Two people rescued alive from Nepal hydropower tunnel


Nepal plane hits parked helicopter while taking off, killing three

The Twin Otter aircraft crashed into the helicopter at Tenzing Hillary Airport at Lukla, known as the gateway to the world's highest mountain, 125 km (78 miles) northeast of capital Kathmandu.

A TOURIST looks at a view of Mount Everest from the hills of Syangboche in Nepal

Tevel b’Tzedek: A Jewish take on social justice in the developing world

“Emergency aid is usually based on ‘now, now,’ but we try to bring a longer-term focus on stability and analyzing the needs of a community.”

Volunteers in Manegau, the community that hosted the one-month volunteer program, run youth programs with the youth community mobilizer, Purna

Israeli tourist rescued from Mt. Everest in dramatic operation

The rescue team arrived just in the nick of time, preventing what could have been a disaster.

A TOURIST looks at a view of Mount Everest from the hills of Syangboche in Nepal

Israeli woman, 26, killed, eight injured in Nepal car wreck

Vered Aviyashar was on hiking trip with friends when jeep overturned in mountains.

VERED AVIYASHAR

World heritage, Israeli style

Since Palestine joined UNESCO as a member in 2011, it has had three sites approved: the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Battir and Hebron’s Old Town.

Detail from a catacomb wall and a menorah, at Beit She’arim.

Up from the rubble

Three Nepalese men circling the globe on bicycles share their thoughts about the environment, world peace - and Israel.

From left: Nirmal Baral, Anish Dhakel and Dilip Chhetri arrive by bicycle at the Jerusalem Central Bus Station last week.

Pres. Rivlin calls for UN support from new ambassadors to Israel

President Reubin Rivlin repeatedly raised the issue of UN support for Israel as he accepted the credentials of four new ambassadors to Israel.

President Reuven Rivlin accepts the credentials of Honduras' new ambassador to Israel, June 15 2017.

Emergency aid to crisis zones is Israel's proudest export

Two years after a massive earthquake rocked Nepal, Israeli officer recalls the rapid deployment and the tireless efforts to save lives

Israeli aid to Nepal

Tevel b’Tzedek

Creating Israeli and Jewish leadership passionately involved in tikkun olam locally and globally.

Israeli volunteers in Nepal train the local population to help improve conditions such as health and education

A year after quake, Israelis still helping Nepal recover

Israeli NGOs were among the first to arrive after the disaster and are among the last to leave, running a variety of programs in stricken areas.

Israel and a partner NGO distributed warm clothing to 1,000 children in earthquake-affected communities of Nepal