Launching #OperationAjay to facilitate the return from Israel of our citizens who wish to return.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 11, 2023
Special charter flights and other arrangements being put in place.
Fully committed to the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:09pm on 11 Oct 2023,Wednesday India Global
India launched 'Operation Ajay' on Wednesday to facilitate the return of citizens from Israel amid the ongoing conflict. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced the operation on social media, saying special charter flights and arrangements are being made. The Indian embassy in Tel Aviv informed "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." India in Israel has also set up a 24/7 control room to monitor the situation and assist citizens. Over 2,200 have died as the war entered its fifth day. Israel continues heavy bombardment, flattening Gaza blocks, while Hamas militants fired a barrage of rockets on Ashkelon on Wednesday. India is focused on safely evacuating its nationals from the escalating crisis.
