‘Situation scary…’: Tourists, businessmen among Indians stuck in Israel amid its war with Gaza

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Indian tourists stranded in the country to facilitate their exit. Most tourists are travelling in groups. Apart from the tourists, some businessmen are also said to have got caught up in Israel and are looking to be evacuated.

A big chunk of Indians living in Israel work as caregivers but there are also about a thousand students, several IT professionals and diamond traders. Bindu, a doctoral student at Hebrew University, told PTI that she "followed the instructions in letter and spirit throughout the day" on Saturday. She also informed that all Indians are in touch with each other.

Vikas Sharma, a postdoctoral fellow at the Givat Ram campus of Hebrew University said that "there is a tense situation in Israel because of the attack, but all the Indian students are safe. Most of the students are staying in dorms and accommodations provided by the institutions. We are in contact with each other as well as the Indian embassy through WhatsApp".

Elle Prasad said, “They have to be very alert so that they reach the shelter house as soon as possible after the siren wails." An Indian national living in Gaza, when contacted, said that the situation was “scary" but she and her family were safe. "There is no internet connection and electricity. The situation is scary but we are fine," she told PTI.