In a recent wave of violence that has gripped the Middle East, at least 10 Nepali citizens lost their lives, and three others sustained injuries during the attacks launched by the Palestinian radical group Hamas on Israel.

KATHMANDU, Oct 8: The Government of Nepal has taken decisive steps to establish a mechanism led by Foreign Minister NP Saud aimed at rescuing Nepali citizens currently in Israel.

ASHKELON, Israel, Oct 8: Palestinian militants had begun a "war" against Israel which they infiltrated by air, sea and land from the blockaded Gaza Strip on Saturday, Israeli officials said, a major escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.