New Delhi: Amid the India-Gaza crisis, India has launched "Operation Ajay" to facilitate the return of the Indian citizens from Israel who wish to return. This was stated by the External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar on October 11 further said that special charter flights and other arrangements being put in place. He also said that India is fully committed to the safety and well-being of our nationals living abroad.
Taking the X (formally known as Twitter) External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar posted:
"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."
Quoting the post of External Affairs Minister, Embassy of Israel posted on X,
"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."
On October 11, Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv and Representative office of India in Ramallah have issued emergency helpline numbers for its nationals in view of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
In view of the ongoing developments in Israel and Palestine, a 24-hour Control Room has been set up in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to monitor the situation and provide information and assistance. The contact details of the control room are as under:
1800118797 (Toll free)
+91-11 23012113
+91-11-23014104
+91-11-23017905
+919968291988
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi wrote on X on October 11 : "In view of the ongoing developments in Israel and Palestine, a 24-hour Control Room has been set up at @MEAIndia to monitor the situation and provide information and assistance. In addition, 24-hour emergency helplines have been set up at @indemtel & @ROIRamallah.
Ministry of External Affairs in a statement further said Embassy of India in Tel Aviv has set up a 24-hour emergency helpline, which can be accessed as per contact details given below:
+972-35226748
+972-543278392
The Embassy of India in Israel posting on X on October 11 said that the Embassy has been working constantly to help our fellow citizens in Israel through a 24-hour helpline. Please remain calm & vigilant and follow the security advisories.
Indian Ambassador in Israel Sanjeev Singla shared a video message on X to the members of Indian community in Israel.
Visit here to watch: https://x.com/indemtel/status/1712051899262775617?s=20
The Embassy of India in Israel advised Indian Nationals to register themselves with the Embassy of India, Tel Aviv, Israel.
In a statement, the Embassy of India in Israel said: "All Indian nationals living in Israel are advised to register themselves with the Embassy of India, Tel Aviv, Israel. Registration with the Embassy will facilitate any measures that need to be taken in a situation of emergency or if such a need arises. It will also facilitate information availability about various events through our emailing network."
Ministry of External Affairs in a statement further said, Representative Office of India in Ramallah has also set up a 24-hour emergency helpline, which can be accessed as per contact details given below:
+970-592916418 (also whatsapp)
Representative Office of India in Ramallah, Palestine posted on X:
In light of the prevailing security situation. Indian nationals in Palestine can directly contact the Representative Office of India to address any case of emergency or needed assistance on the 24-hours Emergency Helpline: Jawwal: 0592-916-418 WhatsApp:+970-592916418
Beitunia, Ramallah West Bank, Palestine
Representative Office of India Mahatma Gandhi Street. Tel: 00970-2-2903033/4/6 Fax: 00970-2-2903035 Email(s): [email protected] hoc [email protected]