Around 6,000 to 7,000 Nepali workers live in Israel, most of them here for foreign employment. For over a month now, the conflict involving the USA, Israel, and Iran has continued, with no clear sign of stopping. Sirens can go off at any time. For many, that uncertainty is the hardest part. Workers in agriculture seem more affected, maybe because of where they work and how exposed they feel.

News of the joint strikes by the U.S. and Israel on Iran has reached families back in Nepal. That’s expected. But the constant calls and questions from home—“Are you safe?” “What is happening there?”—have added another layer of stress. It builds up slowly, and people feel it.

When rockets pass overhead and sirens sound, many report fear, a racing heart, and anxiety. These reactions are more common among new arrivals. Those who have been here longer have seen similar situations before. They tend to stay calmer. They trust the safety guidelines from the Home Front Command and believe they can manage the risk. Still, for newcomers, it’s not so simple. Some panic. Some freeze. It shows.

While no Nepali casualties have been reported in Israel, a recent Iranian missile strike killed a Thai agricultural worker. That incident has shaken many, especially those working on farms.

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