Indian mission in Israel: 160 nationals evacuated in first batch under Op Sindhu

With Israeli airspace closed and commercial flights suspended, the Indian missions in Israel and Jordan jointly evacuated 160 Indian nationals in the first batch under Operation Sindhu on Sunday, according to an embassy source.

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The missions organised the first batch of evacuation from Israel as the Indian nationals living in Israel constantly grappled with the sounds of sirens, frequently taking cover in bunkers and fortified safe rooms from incoming missiles and drones from Iran. "The first group of 160 Indian nationals evacuated from Israel have successfully crossed the Israel-Jordan border and are now safe in Jordan," officials told the news agency.

"Arrangements have been made for their return to India, with a special evacuation flight scheduled to depart early tomorrow morning," they said.