Govt Asks Indians Residing Near Israel Border To Relocate To ‘Secure Locations’

New Delhi: The Indian government on Tuesday issued an advisory to its nationals residing in Israel urging them to “move to secure locations” within the country amid the ongoing war.

Prompted by an incident where a 31-year-old man from Kerala died and two others were injured in an anti-tank missile attack on an orchard in Margaliot, the Indian government issued the advisory.

“In view of the prevailing security situation and local safety advisories, all Indians nationals in Israel, especially those working in or visiting border areas in the north and south, are advised to relocate to safe areas within Israel. The Embassy remains in touch with the Israeli authorities to ensure the safety of all our nationals,” the Indian Embassy in Israel said in a post on X.

The Indian embassy also shared a round the clock helpline number i.e +972-35226748. The citizens can also email the embassy on this ID: cons1.telaviv@mea.gov.in.

“Alternatively, the hotline number of Population and Immigration Authority of Israel may be contacted: Tel – 1700707889. the Embassy also requests Indian nationals in Israel to share this advisory through their local networks for wider circulation,” the embassy added.

The assault that took place on Monday was executed by the Shia Hezbollah faction in Lebanon, according to a report by news agency PTI. Since October 8, Hezbollah has been conducting attacks on Israel’s northern settlements and military installations, citing support for Gaza as its rationale.

These clashes between Israel and Hezbollah have led to the fatalities of seven civilians and 10 soldiers of Israel defence forces.