The Indian Embassy in Israel on Friday issued a journey advisory for all Indian nationals within the nation in mild of the escalating tensions within the Center East.
The Embassy suggested all Indian residents in Israel to stay vigilant and observe the security protocols put in place by the native authorities.
“In view of the prevailing state of affairs within the area, all Indian nationals in Israel are suggested to remain vigilant and cling to the security protocols as suggested by the native authorities,” the embassy posted on X.
📢*IMPORTANT ADVISORY FOR INDIAN NATIONALS IN ISRAEL*
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— India in Israel (@indemtel) August 2, 2024
The embassy has additionally offered two 24/7 helpline numbers:
+972-547520711
+972-543278392
Moreover, it has urged Indian nationals who haven’t but registered with the Embassy to take action as quickly as potential.
Air India Suspends Tel Aviv Flights
Earlier within the day, Air India suspended its flights to Tel Aviv until August 8 in response to escalating tensions within the Center East. The airline, which is a part of the Tata Group, often operates 5 weekly flights from Delhi to Tel Aviv.
“In view of the continued state of affairs in components of the Center East, now we have suspended the scheduled operation of our flights to and from Tel Aviv with instant impact as much as and together with 08 August 2024. We’re repeatedly monitoring the state of affairs,” Air India acknowledged on X. The airline can be offering a one-time waiver on rescheduling and cancellation costs for passengers with confirmed bookings throughout this era.
This suspension follows the cancellation of a flight to Tel Aviv on Thursday. Earlier this 12 months, Air India briefly suspended flights to town as a consequence of comparable tensions. Providers have been resumed on March 3 after a suspension that started on October 7, 2023, following a Hamas assault on town.
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