On Wednesday, Union Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S Jaishankar, announced Operation Ajay to facilitate the return from Israel of our citizens who wish to return. For this, special charter flights and other arrangements being put in place to ensure safe come back of Indian citizens from Israel, which is currently in war with terror outfit Hamas.
“Fully committed to the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad,” EAM S Jaishankar wrote on social media platform X.
Launching #OperationAjay to facilitate the return from Israel of our citizens who wish to return.
Special charter flights and other arrangements being put in place.
Fully committed to the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 11, 2023
After EAM’s announcement, the Embassy of India in Israel also informed that it has emailed the first lot of registered Indian citizens for the special flight tomorrow. In an X post, Embassy of India in Israel said: “The Embassy has emailed the first lot of registered Indian citizens for the special flight tomorrow. Messages to other registered people will follow for subsequent flights. @MEAIndia”
The Embassy has emailed the first lot of registered Indian citizens for the special flight tomorrow. Messages to other registered people will follow for subsequent flights.@MEAIndia https://t.co/Qz4ieVd5l4
— India in Israel (@indemtel) October 11, 2023
Meanwhile, the Embassy of India in Israel has also released some helpline phone numbers and email to help Indian citizens stuck in Israel amid the war situation.
Contact details shared by the Embassy of India in Israel are as follows:
24*7 Emergency Helpline/Contact:
Tel +972-35226748
Tel +972-543278392
Email: [email protected]
On Saturday, tension occurred between Israel and Gaza after the Hamas militant group of Gaza announced “Operation Al-Aqsa Flood” against Israel, that led to its infiltration into the southern parts of Israel. This surprise attack by Hamas on Israel resulted into intense sound of sirens across southern and central Israel on Saturday morning.
