The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday has announced for a 24-hour helpline to monitor the situation in Israel and Palestine and to provide information and assistance to its citizens.According to the sources, the decision has been followed over the concerns about the safety of Indian nationals in the region following the launch of a massive military operation by Israel to retaliate against attacks by Hamas militants since Saturday has taken at least 1,200 Israeli lives and have injured over 2,400 people.Heres what the message reads:“In light of the prevailing security situation, Indian nationals in Palestine can directly contact the Representative Office of India to address any case of emergency or needed assistance on the 24-hours. Emergency Helpline: Jawwal: 0592-916-418, WhatsApp: +970-592916418”Public NoticeEmergency Helpline for Indian Diaspora pic.twitter.com/5Z1Q7U71nX— India in Palestine – الهند في فلسطين (@ROIRamallah) October 11, 2023In addition to this, the external affairs ministry has also tweeted, “The Embassy has been working constantly to help our fellow citizens in Israel through a 24-hour helpline. Please remain calm & vigilant & follow the security advisories.”The Embassy has been working constantly to help our fellow citizens in Israel through a 24-hour helpline. Please remain calm & vigilant & follow the security advisories. 24*7 Emergency Helpline/Contact: Tel +972-35226748Tel +972-543278392Email: cons1.telaviv@mea.gov.in pic.twitter.com/Y7HehsaJOf— India in Israel (@indemtel) October 11, 2023In addition to this, another 950 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli military strikes. However, there have been no reports of casualties among the 18,000 Indian nationals living in Israel.Meanwhile, the sources have stated that there were no plans to evacuate the Indian citizens as no requests have been received in this regard so far.
