Nepal weighs rescue options as Israel’s war with Iran drags on

With airports shut and borders clogged, officials say repatriating over 5,000 Nepalis could take time.

As the fighting between Israel and Iran intensifies, the Nepal government has started considering alternatives to bring back its citizens from Israel should the conflict escalate further. But repatriating Nepali citizens living and working in Israel is, in itself, a Herculean task, say officials and diplomats.