Indian Embassy in Israel issues travel advisory amid growing tensions

The Indian Embassy in Israel has issued a travel advisory for Indian nationals following escalating tensions in the region as Israel and the US launch joint strikes on IranThe advisory urges all Indian citizens in Israel to exercise utmost caution and remain vigilant at all times Indian nationals are advised to strictly follow safety guidelines issued by Israeli authorities and the Home Front CommandThe embassy has also recommended that citizens stay close to designated shelters and familiarise themselves with the nearest protected spaces in their area of residence or work Nonessential travel within Israel should be avoided until further noticeCitizens are encouraged to monitor local news official announcements and emergency alerts regularly In case of emergencies Indian nationals can contact the Embassy of India in Tel Aviv via the helpline at 972547520711The embassy stated it remains closely engaged with relevant authorities and will continue to provide updates as necessaryUpdated instructions can be accessed at httpsoreforgilengADVISORYIn view of the prevailing security situation in the region all Indian nationals in Israel are advised to exercise utmost caution and remain vigilant at all times2 Indian nationals are strongly advised to strictly adhere to the safety guidelines and instructionshellip pictwittercomSBWmNLgIsSmdash India in Israel indemtel February 28 2026Israel struck areas near Khameneirsquos offices in Tehran says reportIsrael launched preventive strikes against Iran on Saturday targeting multiple sites in Tehran including areas near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei according to media reports reported the IANSThe Israeli Defence Ministry said the operation named Shield of Judah was carried out to remove threats to IsraelAir raid sirens were sounded across Israel amid fears of retaliatory missile attacks from Iran Authorities urged citizens to remain alert as the military prepared for the possibility of incoming strikesAccording to The Times of Israel an unnamed security source said that the operation had been jointly planned for months The source added that Israel is going all out in the campaign and that the United States is on the same page The report further stated that the initial phase of the joint attack is expected to last four daysThe television report noted that the timing of the first wave of strikes carried out during morning hours was intended to catch Iran off guard as Tehran would not have anticipated a daytime assaultThere was no immediate confirmation from Iranian authorities regarding the extent of the damage near Ayatollah Khameneis offices The development marks a sharp escalation in already heightened tensions between the two regional rivalsThe strikes come against the backdrop of strained diplomatic efforts between Washington and TehranUS President Donald Trump recently expressed dissatisfaction with the progress of negotiations with Iran stating he was not happy with recent talks He reiterated that Iran cannot be allowed to possess nuclear weapons or maintain uranium enrichment capabilitiesA day earlier Trump had signaled a tougher stance saying that sometimes you have to use forceThe situation remains fluid with regional and global observers closely monitoring for potential retaliation and further escalationWith IANS reported