Indian nationals in Israel and Gaza safe

At least 350 Israelis, including soldiers, have been killed so far. Pic/PTI

There have been no untoward incidents involving Indians living and working in Israel so far amid escalating tensions in the region, even as the Indian embassy in Tel Aviv received requests from its citizens, including tourists, stranded in the country to facilitate their safe exit. Israel witnessed a surprise and unprecedented multifront attack by air, land and sea by the Hamas militant group, which rules the Gaza Strip on Saturday morning.

At least 350 Israelis, including soldiers, have been killed and more than 1,900 injured in Israel - the deadliest day for the country in at least 50 years. In the Gaza Strip, there are nearly 300 deaths and about 1,500 wounded in Israel's counterattack, media reports said on Sunday. There are about 18,000 Indian nationals living and working in Israel and so far there have been no untoward incidents reported involving them, informed sources told PTI.

The Indian embassy has received requests from Indian tourists stranded in the country to facilitate their exit. Most of the tourists are travelling in groups. There are also some businessmen visiting Israel who have gotten caught up in the escala-tion and are looking to be evacuated. The Indian mission in Tel Aviv and the Representative Office of India in Palestine on Sat-urday issued advisories asking Indian nationals on respective sides to remain vigilant and directly contact the Office in case of an emergency.

Congress condemns attacks on Israel

Congress on Sunday condemned the attacks on Israel, saying violence of any type never provides any solution and it must stop. A full-fledged war broke out between the ruling Hamas militant group in the Gaza Strip and Israel, killing hundreds of people. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said his party has always believed that the legitimate aspirations of the people of Palestine must be fulfilled through dialogue while ensuring the national security concerns of Israelis.

Nushrratt Bharuccha reaches India

Nushrratt Bharuccha arrives at Mumbai Airport from Israel. Pic/PTI

Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha landed here on Sunday afternoon after being stranded in Israel following the attack on the country by Hamas militants. Dressed in casuals and looking haggard, the 38-year-old actor exited the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport around 2.30 pm. Almost teary eyed, Bharuccha requested the media personnel gathered in huge numbers outside the airport to give her "some time".

Air India cancels Tel Aviv flights till Oct 14

New Delhi: Air India on Sunday said it has cancelled its flights to and from Tel Aviv till October 14. Israel came under attack by Hamas militants on Saturday and since then, both sides are engaged in fighting in which scores of people have died. "Our flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended till 14th October, 2023, for the safety of our passengers and crew," official statetment said.

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