India launches 'Operation Ajay' for return of citizens from war-torn Israel

The announcement comes as the military conflict between Hamas militants and Israel continued for the fifth day

Israel-Hamas war, Israel-Palestine war
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Press Trust of India New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : Oct 11 2023 | 10:43 PM IST

India is launching 'Operation Ajay' to facilitate the return from Israel of those Indians who wish to come back home, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced on Wednesday.

The announcement comes as the military conflict between Hamas militants and Israel continued for the fifth day.

"Launching #OperationAjay to facilitate the return from Israel of our citizens who wish to return," Jaishankar posted on X.

"Special charter flights and other arrangements being put in place. Fully committed to the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad," he said.

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Topics :Israel-PalestineGaza border clashHamasS JaishankarGaza conflict

First Published: Oct 11 2023 | 10:43 PM IST

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