Operation Ajay Explained: First batch of Indians to fly out of Israel today, helplines issued | 5 things we know so far
Operation Ajay" on Wednesday to help Indians stuck in Israel to return home as fresh tension triggered in the region as Hamas militants made a series of brazen attacks on Israeli towns over the weekend. As per the external affairs ministry, around 18,000 Indians are currently residing in Israel.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, took to X on Wednesday to announce, “Launching #OperationAjay to facilitate the return from Israel of our citizens who wish to return." EAM Jaishankar mentioned that he is in touch with his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates and discussed the issue in detail. "Spoke to Foreign Minister @ABZayed of UAE this evening.
Discussed the ongoing crisis in West Asia. Agreed to stay in touch," the external affairs minister posted on X.
The multi-pronged attacks against Israel by Hamas militants from Gaza since Saturday and the subsequent Israeli retaliation have left around 2,150 people dead. The Israeli authorities said more than 1,200 people, including 155 soldiers, have been killed in Israel, while the Palestinian side put the death toll in Gaza at 950.
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