An estimated 7,000-10,000 Israelis visit Nepal each year, with active embassies monitoring their activities, and in 2013 the national park trail was renamed the “Israel Trail” due to the country’s popularity among Israelis.
Reports say that around 200 Israelis are currently evacuated to Chabad’s home in Kathmandu. The city remains in lockdown after anti-corruption protests over a lack of economic opportunity and chronism.
The Israeli regime quietly issued travel advisories calling for people across the country to stay indoors or vacate the Himalayan state so that anxiety does not spread.
Many Nepal backpackers and tourists are often mostly Israeli soldiers, especially those with disabilities.
“This year we’re seeing a lot of post-traumatic stress, especially at levels we haven’t seen in years,” Pariente told Israeli media.