Op Ajay: First batch of Indians to return today
The Statesman|October 13, 2023
Thereare nearly 18.000 Indians in Israel, including about 1,000students
Op Ajay: First batch of Indians to return today

India has launched “Operation Ajay” to facilitate the return of Indian citizens who wish to return from Israel in the wake of the outbreak of hostilities in the region, the government said today.

“As announced by the external affairs minister yesterday, Operation Ajay has been launched to facilitate the return from Israel of our citizens. The first charter flight will be reaching Tel Aviv later tonight to pick up the Indian citizens and is likely to return to India tomorrow morning," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said at a media briefing. There are nearly 18.000 Indians in Israel, including about 1,000 students.

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