As Iran Fires Over 100 Rockets At Israel, Indian Embassy Issues Advisory

As Iran Fires Over 100 Rockets At Israel, Indian Embassy Issues Advisory

Tel Aviv:

Amid escalating tensions in West Asia (Middle East), the Indian Embassy in Israel has cautioned all Indians to remain vigilant and observe security protocols suggested by native authorities. The advisory was issued inside hours of Iran threatening an assault on Israel within the aftermath of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah being killed in an Israeli missile assault.

Iran adopted up on the menace by launching over 100 rockets at Israel, Iran’s state media confirmed. Israel’s defence forces mentioned that its nationals had been already in bunkers, taking shelter from the assault.

The almost year-long battle between Israel and Hamas within the Gaza strip has intensified with Tel Aviv going after Hezbollah – an Iran-backed militant organisation which helps Hamas. Iran had vowed to avenge the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, killed final week, and had warned Israel of an imminent ballistic missile assault towards it.

“In view of the prevailing state of affairs within the area, all Indian nationals in Israel are suggested to remain vigilant and cling to security protocols as suggested by the native authorities,” The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv mentioned in its advisory.

“Please train warning, keep away from pointless journey inside the nation and keep near security shelters,” it added.

The Embassy additionally shared round the clock helpline numbers the place Indian nationals can name in case of emergency. “The Embassy is carefully monitoring the state of affairs and stays in common contact with Israeli authorities to make sure the security of all our nationals,” it mentioned, including, “In case of any emergency, please contact the 24×7 helpline of the Embassy – +972-547520711 and +972-543278392.”

The Embassy additionally shared an e-mail ID – cons1.telaviv@mea.gov.in – for Indian nationals to achieve out, urging these “who’re but to register with the Embassy” to please accomplish that instantly. It hooked up the shape together with the message.