As the Israel-Palestine conflict (After Hamas terrorist attack) intensifies and poses a significant threat to the safety of Bharatiya citizens in Israel, Bharatiya government has initiated “Operation Ajay” to facilitate their safe return. With approximately 18,000 Indians residing in Israel, this operation aims to ensure their well-being during these tumultuous times.
“Special charter flights and other arrangements are being put in place. Fully committed to the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad,” Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said in a post on X (twitter).
The first lot of Indians who had registered to return has been notified and they will be put on the first special flight, the country’s embassy in Israel said in another post.
“The Embassy has emailed the first lot of registered Bharatiya citizens for the special flight. Messages to other registered people will follow for subsequent flights,” the post read.
Meanwhile, in Israel, an emergency government has been formed to address the conflict with Hamas, which erupted after the group’s fighters launched an unprecedented attack on Israeli soil, resulting in civilian casualties. The situation has led to thousands of casualties on both sides, with Israel responding to the attacks with a significant bombardment of the Gaza Strip, currently under Hamas control. Israel has also amassed military forces near the besieged Palestinian enclave, hinting at the possibility of a ground invasion.
The conflict has taken a distressing turn, with Hamas reportedly holding around 150 hostages, including at least 14 Thais, two Mexicans, and an undisclosed number of Americans and Germans, according to Israeli authorities.
