<p>As part of ongoing&nbsp;"Operation Ajay," the sixth flight carrying Indian nationals and two Nepalese citizens arrived in Delhi late Sunday (Oct 22) evening.</p>

<p>"6th #OperationAjay flight lands in New Delhi. 143 passengers including 2 Nepalese citizens arrived onboard the flight," MEA spox Arindam Bagchi wrote on X.&nbsp;The Indian Embassy in Israel confirmed the departure through a post on social media platform X, wishing all passengers a safe journey.&nbsp;Individuals were proudly holding the Indian tricolour during the evacuation from Israel amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.</p>

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<p>External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, also shared an update on X. “#OperationAjay update Flight #6 departs from Tel Aviv,” the Indian foreign minister wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Operation Ajay was launched by the Indian Armed Forces to rescue Indian citizens from Israel as the situation in the Middle East post the Hamas attack on October 7 remains sensitive with concerns of further escalation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Prior to this, the fifth flight, which transported 286 Indian nationals, including 18 citizens of Nepal, arrived in New Delhi.</p>

<p>Indian nationals returning from Israel expressed their gratitude to the Indian government and the embassy for their assistance during the evacuation process.</p>

<p>Vishal, one of the returnees, reportedly said,&nbsp;“I am coming from Haifa, Israel. We had to follow the safety protocols given by the university. The Indian government has helped us a lot, we are thankful to the embassy…”</p>

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<p>The fourth flight under 'Operation Ajay' carrying 274 Indian passengers landed in New Delhi last Sunday (Oct 15).</p>

<h2><strong>Operation Ajay</strong></h2>

<p>"Operation Ajay" was launched with the aim of bringing back approximately 18,000 Indians from Israel.</p>

<p>Registration for Indian nationals in Israel to participate in the evacuation began earlier. Additionally, the Indian Embassy in Israel has been providing support to Indian companies and established a helpline for citizens in need of assistance.</p>

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<p>It must be noted that the government is bearing the cost of the return of Indian nationals and no amount is being charged from the beneficiaries.</p>

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As part of ongoing "Operation Ajay," the sixth flight carrying Indian nationals and two Nepalese citizens arrived in Delhi late Sunday (Oct 22) evening. "6th #OperationAjay flight lands in New Delhi.

As part of ongoing "Operation Ajay," the sixth flight carrying Indian nationals and two Nepalese citizens arrived in Delhi late Sunday (Oct 22) evening. "6th #OperationAjay flight lands in New Delhi. 143 passengers including 2 Nepalese citizens arrived onboard the flight," MEA spox Arindam Bagchi wrote on X. The Indian Embassy in Israel confirmed the departure through a post on social media platform X, wishing all passengers a safe journey. Individuals were proudly holding the Indian tricolour during the evacuation from Israel amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. 6th #OperationAjay flight lands in New Delhi. 143 passengers including 2 Nepalese citizens arrived onboard the flight. Welcomed by MoS @SteelMinIndia & @MoRD_GoI @fskulaste at the airport. pic.twitter.com/x5Ejj8mDqa — Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) October 22, 2023 × External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, also shared an update on X. “#OperationAjay update Flight #6 departs from Tel Aviv,” the Indian foreign minister wrote. Operation Ajay was launched by the Indian Armed Forces to rescue Indian citizens from Israel as the situation in the Middle East post the Hamas attack on October 7 remains sensitive with concerns of further escalation. Also Read | We had discomfort with many Canadian diplomats: Jaishankar on India invoking diplomatic parity with Canada Prior to this, the fifth flight, which transported 286 Indian nationals, including 18 citizens of Nepal, arrived in New Delhi. Indian nationals returning from Israel expressed their gratitude to the Indian government and the embassy for their assistance during the evacuation process. Vishal, one of the returnees, reportedly said, “I am coming from Haifa, Israel. We had to follow the safety protocols given by the university. The Indian government has helped us a lot, we are thankful to the embassy…” Also Read | 'Ripple effects' of Israel-Hamas war not entirely clear now: Jaishankar at Kautilya Economic Conclave 2023 The fourth flight under 'Operation Ajay' carrying 274 Indian passengers landed in New Delhi last Sunday (Oct 15). Operation Ajay "Operation Ajay" was launched with the aim of bringing back approximately 18,000 Indians from Israel. Registration for Indian nationals in Israel to participate in the evacuation began earlier. Additionally, the Indian Embassy in Israel has been providing support to Indian companies and established a helpline for citizens in need of assistance. Watch | Israel-Palestine war: Iran has so far refrained from joining the Israel-Hamas war × It must be noted that the government is bearing the cost of the return of Indian nationals and no amount is being charged from the beneficiaries. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Operation Ajay: Sixth flight carrying 143 passengers arrives in Delhi

<p>The fourth flight under 'Operation Ajay' successfully brought back 274&nbsp;Indian nationals from Israel to the national capital of India. These evacuees were received at the Delhi airport by Union Minister Kaushal Kishore, representing the Indian government in their warm homecoming on Sunday morning (Oct 15).</p>

<p>Minister Kishore took a moment to express his gratitude and appreciation for the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the tireless efforts of the Ministry of External Affairs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I thank and congratulate PM Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs...PM Modi is dedicated to the citizens of the country and Indian citizens are being brought here safely from Israel. They are happy after returning to their country," the Minister said.</p>

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<h2><strong>'Operation Ajay' - An ongoing mission</strong></h2>

<p>'Operation Ajay,' a crucial mission initiated by Prime Minister Modi, is an ongoing effort aimed at bringing back approximately 18,000 Indians who found themselves stranded in Israel due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.&nbsp;Registration for this rescue operation commenced just a few days ago, marking a pivotal step in ensuring the safe return of Indian citizens.</p>

<p>The evacuation efforts come in the wake of a harrowing week in Israel, during which over 1,300 Israelis, predominantly civilians, lost their lives due to attacks by Hamas terrorists. In response, over 1,000 Palestinians also suffered casualties as a result of retaliatory strikes from Israel. The dire situation necessitated swift action to rescue Indian citizens caught in the crossfire.</p>

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<h2><strong>Support from the Indian embassy in Israel</strong></h2>

<p>Amid the crisis, the Indian embassy in Israel has played a pivotal role in assisting Indian citizens and businesses adversely affected. They have established a dedicated helpline for Indians in need of support, underscoring the Indian government's commitment to the safety and well-being of its citizens.</p>

<p>In light of the escalating conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) established a 24-hour control room. This control centre&nbsp;is instrumental in monitoring the situation and providing vital information and support to Indian citizens in Israel, reported ANI.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Protesters outside defence ministry in Tel Aviv</strong></p>

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<p>This recent flight follows three&nbsp;previous evacuations. The third flight brought 197 Indian nationals from Tel Aviv to Delhi on Saturday morning (Oct 14). These individuals, primarily residing and working in Israel, expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the government's efforts and Prime Minister Modi's leadership.</p>

<p>The first flight under 'Operation Ajay' arrived on Friday (Oct 13), bringing 212 Indian passengers back to Delhi. The returning citizens showed their gratitude by chanting patriotic slogans like 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai.'&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With&nbsp;inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The fourth flight under 'Operation Ajay' successfully brought back 274 Indian nationals from Israel to the national capital of India. These evacuees were received at the Delhi airport by Union Minister Kaushal Kishore, representing the Indian government in their warm homecoming on Sunday morning (Oct 15).

The fourth flight under 'Operation Ajay' successfully brought back 274 Indian nationals from Israel to the national capital of India. These evacuees were received at the Delhi airport by Union Minister Kaushal Kishore, representing the Indian government in their warm homecoming on Sunday morning (Oct 15). Minister Kishore took a moment to express his gratitude and appreciation for the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the tireless efforts of the Ministry of External Affairs. "I thank and congratulate PM Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs...PM Modi is dedicated to the citizens of the country and Indian citizens are being brought here safely from Israel. They are happy after returning to their country," the Minister said. #WATCH | Third flight carrying 197 Indian nationals from Israel, arrived in Delhi; received by Union Minister Kaushal Kishore#OperationAjay pic.twitter.com/A5KTcFe44I — ANI (@ANI) October 14, 2023 × 'Operation Ajay' - An ongoing mission 'Operation Ajay,' a crucial mission initiated by Prime Minister Modi, is an ongoing effort aimed at bringing back approximately 18,000 Indians who found themselves stranded in Israel due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Registration for this rescue operation commenced just a few days ago, marking a pivotal step in ensuring the safe return of Indian citizens. The evacuation efforts come in the wake of a harrowing week in Israel, during which over 1,300 Israelis, predominantly civilians, lost their lives due to attacks by Hamas terrorists. In response, over 1,000 Palestinians also suffered casualties as a result of retaliatory strikes from Israel. The dire situation necessitated swift action to rescue Indian citizens caught in the crossfire. Also read | Iran warns Israel to prevent war widening with Hamas before 'it's too late' Support from the Indian embassy in Israel Amid the crisis, the Indian embassy in Israel has played a pivotal role in assisting Indian citizens and businesses adversely affected. They have established a dedicated helpline for Indians in need of support, underscoring the Indian government's commitment to the safety and well-being of its citizens. In light of the escalating conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) established a 24-hour control room. This control centre is instrumental in monitoring the situation and providing vital information and support to Indian citizens in Israel, reported ANI. Also watch | Protesters outside defence ministry in Tel Aviv This recent flight follows three previous evacuations. The third flight brought 197 Indian nationals from Tel Aviv to Delhi on Saturday morning (Oct 14). These individuals, primarily residing and working in Israel, expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the government's efforts and Prime Minister Modi's leadership. The first flight under 'Operation Ajay' arrived on Friday (Oct 13), bringing 212 Indian passengers back to Delhi. The returning citizens showed their gratitude by chanting patriotic slogans like 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai.' (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Operation Ajay' fourth flight brings 274 Indians safely home from war-torn Israel

<p>Under India-launched Operation Ajay, the second batch of 235 Indian national stranded in Israel amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war arrived in the capital from Tel Aviv on Saturday (Oct 14). The flight landed at Delhi's IGI (Indira Gandhi International Airport) Terminal 3 from the war-hit West Asian nation at 6:31 am on Saturday morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Before the arrival,&nbsp;External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared an update on the Operation Ajay on X posting, "Flight #2 carrying 235 Indian nationals takes off from Tel Aviv."</p>

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<p>The flight was also carrying two infants, media reports said. Earlier on Friday (Oct 13) morning, the arrival of the first charter flight took place which repatriated 212 Indian nationals from Israel to India.</p>

<p>The foreign minister announced the repatriation operation days after the Hamas terrorist organisation attacked Israel in a barbaric way, slaughtering men, women, and children of all ages.</p>

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<p>Media reports said that a first-come, first-serve approach is being adopted to choose who will be taken back to India and when. Indian Embassy, has already shared helpline numbers with nationals in Israel as the country continues to reel under rocket attacks by Hamas.</p>

<p>The embassy asked Indians to register themselves in the mission's database. The cost of the repatriation is covered by the Indian government.&nbsp;Operation Ajay was launched on Thursday (Oct 12).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The evacuation of Indian nationals is still ongoing and will continue till everyone who wants to return to India is brought back safely. India has pledged for the safety of its citizens.</p>

<p>Messages and emails are reportedly being sent to the stranded nationals for them to know about the flight information.</p>

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<p>PTI news agency while quoting a PhD student Suryakant Tiwari said, "I really want to thank the Government of India for evacuating us from the war situation in Israel... Our government has evacuated us from such a situation under 'Operation Ajay'."</p>

<p>Approximately 18,000 Indian nationals, including students, live in Israel.</p>

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Under India-launched Operation Ajay, the second batch of 235 Indian national stranded in Israel amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war arrived in the capital from Tel Aviv on Saturday (Oct 14).

Under India-launched Operation Ajay, the second batch of 235 Indian national stranded in Israel amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war arrived in the capital from Tel Aviv on Saturday (Oct 14). The flight landed at Delhi's IGI (Indira Gandhi International Airport) Terminal 3 from the war-hit West Asian nation at 6:31 am on Saturday morning. Before the arrival, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared an update on the Operation Ajay on X posting, "Flight #2 carrying 235 Indian nationals takes off from Tel Aviv." #OperationAjay Flight #2 carrying 235 Indian nationals takes off from Tel Aviv. pic.twitter.com/avrMHAJrT4 — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 13, 2023 × The flight was also carrying two infants, media reports said. Earlier on Friday (Oct 13) morning, the arrival of the first charter flight took place which repatriated 212 Indian nationals from Israel to India. The foreign minister announced the repatriation operation days after the Hamas terrorist organisation attacked Israel in a barbaric way, slaughtering men, women, and children of all ages. Also Read | Israel-Hamas war: Journalist dead, six wounded in crossfire at frontline; Israel assures probe Media reports said that a first-come, first-serve approach is being adopted to choose who will be taken back to India and when. Indian Embassy, has already shared helpline numbers with nationals in Israel as the country continues to reel under rocket attacks by Hamas. The embassy asked Indians to register themselves in the mission's database. The cost of the repatriation is covered by the Indian government. Operation Ajay was launched on Thursday (Oct 12). Also Read | Israel-Hamas war: As IDF tanks move towards Gaza, Netanyahu says 'it will take time' to defeat Hamas The evacuation of Indian nationals is still ongoing and will continue till everyone who wants to return to India is brought back safely. India has pledged for the safety of its citizens. Messages and emails are reportedly being sent to the stranded nationals for them to know about the flight information. Watch | Israel-Hamas war: What is the source of funding for Hamas? × PTI news agency while quoting a PhD student Suryakant Tiwari said, "I really want to thank the Government of India for evacuating us from the war situation in Israel... Our government has evacuated us from such a situation under 'Operation Ajay'." Approximately 18,000 Indian nationals, including students, live in Israel. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Israel-Hamas war: Second batch of 235 Indians arrives in India under Operation Ajay

As the conflict between Israel and the Hamas militant group rages on. Countries have been working towards bringing home the people from the war-torn Zone. In the latest India has announced a launch of Operation Ajay to repatriate citizens from Israel starting today. Israel is home to about 18,000 Indian citizens.

Israel-Palestine war: India Operation Ajay brings Indian citizens home; children, elderly evacuated

<p>The first flight carrying 212 Indian nationals from Israel, as part of 'Operation Ajay' launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration, landed at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International airport on Friday (Oct 13).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rajeev Chandrashekhar, a minister in Union government, was at the airport to receive the rescued Indians.</p>

<p>Arindam Bagchi, the spokesperson for India's Ministry of External Affairs,&nbsp;took to Twitter, formerly&nbsp;X, to share the images of Indians who landed in Delhi.</p>

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<p>An Indian national who returned from Israel told news agency ANI: "This is the first time that we are facing this situation over there. We are very thankful to the Indian government, especially Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing us back. We are hoping for peace as soon as possible so that we can go back to work as earliest as possible."</p>

<p>India launched 'Operation Ajay' on October 11 to enable the return of stranded Indian nationals back home amid the state of war&nbsp;in Israel.<br />
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Ajay, in Hindi, literally means unconquered or invincible.</p>

<p>India's Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, in a post on X, wrote on Wednesday (Oct 11),&nbsp;&nbsp;"Launching Operation Ajay to facilitate the return from Israel of our citizens who wish to return.&nbsp;Special charter flights and other arrangements are being put in place. Fully committed to the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian embassy in Israel has also urged citizens stranded in the country to remain "calm and vigilant" and follow the issued advisories.</p>

<p>"The Embassy has been working constantly to help our fellow citizens in Israel through a 24-hour helpline. Please remain calm &amp; vigilant &amp; follow the security advisories. 24*7 Emergency Helpline/Contact: &nbsp;Tel +972-35226748, Tel +972-543278392. Email: cons1.telaviv@mea.gov.in," it said in a statement.</p>

<p>The number of Israelis killed since last Saturday's attack by Hamas has crossed the mark of 1,300. Meanwhile, six days of retaliatory Israeli bombardment of Gaza have left more than 1,500 Palestinians dead, more than 6,000 injured and 300,000 people homeless, according to Hamas-controlled Gazan health ministry.<br />
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The first flight carrying 212 Indian nationals from Israel, as part of 'Operation Ajay' launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration, landed at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International airport on Friday (Oct 13).

The first flight carrying 212 Indian nationals from Israel, as part of 'Operation Ajay' launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration, landed at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International airport on Friday (Oct 13). Rajeev Chandrashekhar, a minister in Union government, was at the airport to receive the rescued Indians. Arindam Bagchi, the spokesperson for India's Ministry of External Affairs, took to Twitter, formerly X, to share the images of Indians who landed in Delhi. Welcome to the homeland! 1st #OperationAjay flight carrying 212 citizens touches down in New Delhi. pic.twitter.com/FOQK2tvPrR — Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) October 13, 2023 × An Indian national who returned from Israel told news agency ANI: "This is the first time that we are facing this situation over there. We are very thankful to the Indian government, especially Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing us back. We are hoping for peace as soon as possible so that we can go back to work as earliest as possible." India launched 'Operation Ajay' on October 11 to enable the return of stranded Indian nationals back home amid the state of war in Israel. Ajay, in Hindi, literally means unconquered or invincible. India's Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, in a post on X, wrote on Wednesday (Oct 11), "Launching Operation Ajay to facilitate the return from Israel of our citizens who wish to return. Special charter flights and other arrangements are being put in place. Fully committed to the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad." The Indian embassy in Israel has also urged citizens stranded in the country to remain "calm and vigilant" and follow the issued 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 +972-35226748, Tel +972-543278392. Email: cons1.telaviv@mea.gov.in," it said in a statement. The number of Israelis killed since last Saturday's attack by Hamas has crossed the mark of 1,300. Meanwhile, six days of retaliatory Israeli bombardment of Gaza have left more than 1,500 Palestinians dead, more than 6,000 injured and 300,000 people homeless, according to Hamas-controlled Gazan health ministry. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Israel-Hamas war: First 'Operation Ajay' flight with 212 evacuated Indians lands in New Delhi

India launched 'Operation-Ajay'. The mission is aimed at bringing Indians from Israel. The Israel-Hamas war is escalating, with both sides pounding on each other's territory.

Israel-Palestine War: All about India's 'Operation Ajay' to bring back Indians from Israel

<p>The first charter flight carrying stranded Indians from war-hit Israel back home will take off Thursday night (Oct 12) from the Ben Gurion airport, Indian news agency PTI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 9 pm (IST) flight will carry 230 Indians living in Israel to India, who have been chosen on a "first come first served" basis.</p>

<p>It must be noted that the government will bear the cost of their return and no amount will be charged from the beneficiaries. The special flights have been arranged as Air India had earlier suspended all of its flights to the Jewish nation when the war broke out on October 7.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian embassy has already sent an email to those set to return home today. "Messages to other registered people will follow for subsequent flights," the Indian embassy said.</p>

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<p>Earlier, Indian Minister of External Affairs (MEA) S Jaishankar announced the launch of ‘Operation Ajay’ to facilitate the return of stranded Indians from Israel back home.</p>

<p>"Launching #OperationAjay to facilitate the return from Israel of our citizens who wish to return. Special charter flights and other arrangements being put in place. Fully committed to the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad," Jaishankar posted on X on Wednesday.</p>

<p>The Indian Embassy in Israel has started round-the-clock helplines for people stranded amid the war. The embassy has asked people to stay calm and follow security advisories being issued from time to time.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;How Hamas became Israel's sworn enemy</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier, India's Ambassador to Israel Sanjeev Singla said the embassy is working constantly for Indians' safety and welfare. "All of us are going through very difficult times but please do remain calm and vigilant and follow the local security guidelines," he said in a video message posted on X.</p>

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<p>The announcement comes shortly after Air India suspended its operations on the Delhi-Tel Aviv route due to a devastating attack by Hamas on Israel just last Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following this attack from land, air, and sea, Israel responded with a massive military offensive against the Gaza Strip.</p>

<p>This rapid escalation also brought Hezbollah in southern Lebanon into the conflict, leading to rocket exchanges with Israel in the north.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-vs-hamas-claims-of-beheaded-israeli-babies-at-massacre-site-create-shockwaves-645154"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Israel Vs Hamas: Reports of Israeli babies being massacred create shockwaves</strong></a></p>

<p>This volatile situation has made the skies over Israel hazardous, resulting in the cancellation of numerous international flights.</p>

<p>According to a source, the extent of Operation Ajay will be adjusted based on demand, with the government ready to increase capacities as required.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The first charter flight carrying stranded Indians from war-hit Israel back home will take off Thursday night (Oct 12) from the Ben Gurion airport, Indian news agency PTI reported.

The first charter flight carrying stranded Indians from war-hit Israel back home will take off Thursday night (Oct 12) from the Ben Gurion airport, Indian news agency PTI reported. The 9 pm (IST) flight will carry 230 Indians living in Israel to India, who have been chosen on a "first come first served" basis. It must be noted that the government will bear the cost of their return and no amount will be charged from the beneficiaries. The special flights have been arranged as Air India had earlier suspended all of its flights to the Jewish nation when the war broke out on October 7. The Indian embassy has already sent an email to those set to return home today. "Messages to other registered people will follow for subsequent flights," the Indian embassy said. Operation Ajay Earlier, Indian Minister of External Affairs (MEA) S Jaishankar announced the launch of ‘Operation Ajay’ to facilitate the return of stranded Indians from Israel back home. "Launching #OperationAjay to facilitate the return from Israel of our citizens who wish to return. Special charter flights and other arrangements being put in place. Fully committed to the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad," Jaishankar posted on X on Wednesday. The Indian Embassy in Israel has started round-the-clock helplines for people stranded amid the war. The embassy has asked people to stay calm and follow security advisories being issued from time to time. Watch: How Hamas became Israel's sworn enemy × Earlier, India's Ambassador to Israel Sanjeev Singla said the embassy is working constantly for Indians' safety and welfare. "All of us are going through very difficult times but please do remain calm and vigilant and follow the local security guidelines," he said in a video message posted on X. Israel-Hamas war The announcement comes shortly after Air India suspended its operations on the Delhi-Tel Aviv route due to a devastating attack by Hamas on Israel just last Saturday. Following this attack from land, air, and sea, Israel responded with a massive military offensive against the Gaza Strip. This rapid escalation also brought Hezbollah in southern Lebanon into the conflict, leading to rocket exchanges with Israel in the north. Also read: Israel Vs Hamas: Reports of Israeli babies being massacred create shockwaves This volatile situation has made the skies over Israel hazardous, resulting in the cancellation of numerous international flights. According to a source, the extent of Operation Ajay will be adjusted based on demand, with the government ready to increase capacities as required. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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