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First 'Operation Ajay' flight brings 212 stranded Indians from Israel to Delhi

Last updated on - Oct 13, 2023, 12:53 IST
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S Jaishankar

The government launched 'Operation Ajay' on Wednesday to rescue stranded Indians in Israel due to the Hamas conflict, as all commercial flights had been halted since October 7.

(ANI photo)

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Operation Ajay

Friday morning marked the successful repatriation of 212 Indian citizens, including an infant, stranded in Israel due to the ongoing war. (PTI photo)

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charter flights

S Jaishankar launches Operation Ajay, prioritizing the safe return of Indian citizens from Israel through special charter flights, reaffirming a strong commitment to their welfare. (PTI photo)

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Ministry of External affairs

The Ministry of External Affairs has established a 24-hour control room in the national capital to closely monitor the developments in Israel and Palestine. (IANS photo)

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special arrangements

Under this operation, special chartered flights will be used to repatriate Indian citizens, and Indian Navy ships will be deployed if the situation requires their assistance.


(PTI photo)
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Air India suspension

The flight, departing at 22:14 local time, aimed to assist those stranded due to Air India's suspension of flights since October 7 when the conflict started. (PTI photo)

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Line of students

A substantial line of Indians, including students, formed at the airport, awaiting their turn to board the special flight conducted as part of 'Operation Ajay' departing from Tel Aviv.(PTI file photo)

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​First come first serve

Passengers were selected on a "first come, first serve" basis after the Indian embassy initiated a registration drive for all Indian citizens to enroll in the mission's database. (PTI file photo)

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