Israel confirms two more nationals killed in Nepal

The Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem confirmed Thursday the deaths of two more Israelis in this week's snowstorms in Nepal, bringing the Israeli death toll to three.

At least 20 people have been killed in the storms, which struck along trekking routes popular with tourists.Some 85 people are still unaccounted for. 

Searches for survivors resumed at first light; Israel has sent rescue personnel to assist in the searches.