Kathmandu, June 18 -- The Nepali Embassy in Tel Aviv has begun collecting details of Nepali citizens in Israel and Iran who wish to return home, as the conflict between the two countries continues to escalate.

"In view of the recent developments in Israel, the embassy has initiated the process of collecting information to facilitate rescue, repatriation and other necessary support for Nepali citizens," the embassy said in a notice on Wednesday. "Interested individuals are requested to register."

As many as 5,500 Nepali nationals live and work in Israel, which is considered a lucrative destination for foreign employment. According to Krishna Kumar Subedi, first secretary at the Nepali Embassy in Qatar, as many as 11 Nepalis are living an...