By Pragati Saha
On Saturday, a warning was issued to Indians living in Israel after the government of Benjamin Netanyahu launched a ‘preemptive strike’ against Iran. Indians living in Israel were advised to be extremely cautious and stay alert at all times by the Indian embassy in Tel Aviv.
As per the advisory,issued to Indians living in Israel, it is advised that they follow safety guidelines issued by the government of Israel, including those of the Home Front Command. They were also advised to stay near shelters, including those which are nearest to their home and workplaces. It also requested the Indian citizen to avoid all kind of non-essential travel within Israel until further notice and to stay alert for timely updates via news, official announcement and emergency alert
Israel and the United States launched a joint strike on Tehran on Saturday after a diplomatic discussion regarding the Iranian Nuclear Program. The airstrikes against Iran are an attempt by the Israeli government to get rid of the Iranian threat, but it is confirmed that the US is part of it. There are reports of an explosion in the capital of Iran, Tehran, reportedly around prime locations such as the office of the top leadership of the country.
The airstrikes on Iran follow a month of pressure on the Iranian government on the nuclear program, with the US deploying a significant number of its military forces in the region. The Israeli government has sealed its airspace and provided an alert after the airstrikes against Iran, warning of the possibility of an attack. Iran has also announced its decision to defend itself and retaliate against US interests.
For emergency purposes, those Indians who are living in Israel can contact the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv using its helpline number +972-54-7520711 which is available 24 hours throughout the day. They may also send an email to the Indian Embassy. Further it was reported that the Indian Embassy was in touch with the authorities and they would continue to share updates.