'Avoid Travel, Stay Close To Shelters': As Iran Rains Missiles On Israel, India Asks Its Citizens To 'Exercise Caution'

New Delhi: As tensions are likely to escalate in Middle East following Iran's missile attack on Israel, India issued advisory for its citizens asking them to exercise caution and stay close to shelters. As per the Indian embassy, there are about 18,000 Indian citizens in Israel, primarily caregivers employed by Israeli elders to take care of them, diamond traders, I.T. professionals and students. Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv asked Indian nationals to remain vigilant and adhere to safety protocols issued by the local authorities. “Please exercise caution, avoid unnecessary travel within the country and stay close to safety shelters. The Embassy is closely monitoring the situation and remains in regular touch with the Israeli authorities to ensure the safety of all our nationals,” the embassy said.The embassy has also issued helpline numbers for the Indian nationals staying in the conflict-hit country. "In case of any emergency, please contact the 24/7 helpline of the Embassy:Telephone:A. +972-547520711B. +972-543278392Email: consi.telaviv@mea.gov.in.Those Indian nationals who have yet to register with the Embassy are requested to do so at the following link: https://forms.gle/ftp3DEXgJwH8XVRdA," the Indian Embassy posted on X.

Iran Rains Missiles On Israel On Tuesday, sirens continued to sound in Israel as Iran launched a missile attack. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed the missile assault was a response to the recent Israeli killings of militant leaders and aggression against the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah in Lebanon, as well as in Gaza, as per Reuters. In a statement, the IDF reported that all Israeli civilians are currently in bomb shelters as rockets are being fired from Iran towards Israel. Recently, Israel carried out targeted strikes against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, which resulted in the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike. Earlier in July, Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh was also killed in Tehran. Iran had vowed retaliation in both instances. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Iran would face consequences for its missile attack on Israel. Tehran threatened "vast destruction" in response to any retaliation, signalling possible escalation of the ongoing conflict. PM Modi Speaks To Netanyahu Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu and reiterated that "terrorism has no place in our world." "Spoke to Prime Minister @netanyahu about recent developments in West Asia. Terrorism has no place in our world. It is crucial to prevent regional escalation and ensure the safe release of all hostages. India is committed to supporting efforts for an early restoration of peace and stability," said PM Modi in a post on X.