Israel-Hamas conflict: Indian Ambassador assures safety of citizens in Israel, says 'monitoring situation closely'
Tel Aviv (Israel), October 11: In a message to the Indian diaspora residing in Israel, the Indian Ambassador to the war-torn country, Sanjeev Singla, assured that the embassy is closely monitoring the situation and working around the clock to ensure the safety of Indian nationals.
In a video message posted on the social media platform X, the Indian Ambassador to Israel conveyed, "To our fellow Indian citizens in Israel, this is to assure you that the embassy is continuously working for your safety and well-being."
Acknowledging the challenging times, he urged, "All of us are going through very difficult times, but please remain calm and vigilant, and follow the local security guidelines."
The Embassy of India in Tel Aviv, Israel, issued a vital advisory to Indian citizens in Israel concerning the ongoing developments in the region, requesting them to remain vigilant, adhere to safety protocols, exercise caution, and stay close to safety shelters as advised by the local Government authorities.
The ambassador further emphasised, "We are here to help you, and we thank many of you who have sent numerous messages of appreciation to us. We are closely monitoring the situation, so please stay tuned for any updates...Jai Hind."
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates, the Indian Embassy in Israel has established a 24-hour helpline desk for the stranded citizens and urged them to follow the provided security advisories.
In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Israel expressed its continuous efforts to assist fellow citizens, stating, "The Embassy has been working constantly to help our fellow citizens in Israel through a 24-hour helpline. Please remain calm and vigilant and follow the security advisories."
The Indian Embassy in Israel, amidst the ongoing conflict, has activated a 24/7 helpline with the numbers 972-35226748 and 972-543278392, as well as the email address cons1.telaviv@mea.gov.in, for Indian citizens seeking assistance during the ongoing conflict or wishing to register with the Embassy.
Meanwhile, the Indian diaspora in Israel has expressed confidence in the country's military and their desire for a peaceful coexistence. A woman of Indian origin in Ashkelon, Israel, Ilana Nagaukar, stated, "We feel that we are in danger but we believe in our Army. This is our home, and we want to live here peacefully."
Another woman of Indian origin, Rikki, expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support, saying, "We are thankful to PM Modi for supporting us and our community in India. We believe his actions are resolute."
As the Israel-Hamas conflict entered its fifth day, the Israeli Defense Forces continued their offensive against Hamas. The Israeli Air Force targeted the Islamic University in Gaza City, which they claimed served as a significant training center for Hamas engineers.
The Israeli Air Force's statement noted, "Fighter jets recently attacked the Islamic University, which serves as an important center of political and military power for the terrorist organization Hamas in the Gaza Strip and a training institution for the development and production of weapons. The Air Force continues with extensive waves of attacks in the Gaza Strip at this time as well."
Israeli Air Force actions included targeting Hamas operations in Gaza, striking at least 150 targets overnight, including the home of a Hamas commander's father. IDF troops also thwarted 18 infiltrating gunmen in the past 24 hours.
Additionally, the Israeli Air Force launched an attack on a Hezbollah observation post in response to anti-tank fire directed at an IDF force.
In his recent statement on X, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted, "Hamas is worse than ISIS." The Israeli Prime Minister is expected to hold talks with British Foreign Minister James Cleverly, who is likely to arrive in Israel today.
- ANI
