India Launches 'Operation Ajay' To Facilitate Return Of Stranded Citizens From Israel: EAM Jaishankar

The Indian Embassy in Israel has emailed the first lot of "registered Indian citizens" for the flight back to India on Thursday.

Palestinian citizens inspect damage to their homes caused by Israeli airstrikes in the Karama area, northern Gaza Strip.

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said India has launched “Operation Ajay” to facilitate the return of stranded citizens in Israel who wish to return home.

Taking to X, EAM Jaishankar posted, “Launching #OperationAjay to facilitate the return from Israel of our citizens who wish to return. Special charter flights and other arrangements being put in place. Fully committed to the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad.”

Launching #OperationAjay to facilitate the return from Israel of our citizens who wish to return.

Special charter flights and other arrangements being put in place.

Fully committed to the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad.

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 11, 2023

The Indian Embassy in Israel has emailed the first lot of "registered Indian citizens" for the flight back to India on Thursday, the Embassy posted on X.

"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," the Embassy posted on X.   

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.@MEAIndia https://t.co/Qz4ieVd5l4

— India in Israel (@indemtel) October 11, 2023

Meanwhile, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader MK Benny Gantz, who also served as head of the army and defence minister, reached an agreement to form an “emergency government” as the conflict with Hamas entered the fifth day.

According to reports, Gantz will join the Israel government and be a part of the country’s war cabinet. The war cabinet is a small forum of ministers who are tasked with shaping Israel’s strategy in the war with Hamas.

At least 3,000 people have been killed in the ongoing conflict that started after militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel last Saturday.