ANI reported. The initial group of Indian travellers embarked on a flight from Tel Aviv to India as part of Operation Ajay.
These passengers were observed as they boarded a specially chartered flight initiated by India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), aimed at repatriating individuals from Israel. Also Read: Israel-Hamas War: India launches ‘Operation Ajay’ to get its citizens back from war-torn Israel Indian Ambassador to Israel, Sanjeev Singla, emphasized the commitment of the Indian Embassy in Israel to safeguarding the welfare of Indian citizens in conflict-ridden Israel.
He also disclosed that, as part of "Operation Ajay," the embassy will facilitate the return of Indian nationals who wish to return to India, ANI reported. Also Read: Israel-Hamas War LIVE Updates: Envoy sees ‘ISIS-Daesh connection’ in Hamas attack The Indian embassy in Israel is extending support to Indian businesses and has established a dedicated helpline to aid Indian citizens requiring assistance.
Moreover, on Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) established a round-the-clock control center in response to the intensifying conflict. This control room is tasked with monitoring the situation and furnishing information and aid as needed.
Earlier today, the External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, "As announced by EAM yesterday, Operation Ajay has been launched to facilitate the return from Israel of our citizens who wish to come back. The first chartered flight will be reaching Tel Aviv later tonight to pick up the Indian citizens and is likely to return to India tomorrow morning," the external affairs ministry spokesperson said while addressing a media briefing here today."We are keeping a close watch on the
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