Operation Ajay: What is Operation Ajay and how will it help Indians return?
These days the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues. War has been declared by Israel. In this episode, the war between the two countries is going on and till now many people have lost their lives. As of now, it is difficult to say when this war will end, because missiles are falling on buildings here every day. In such a situation, India has actively announced Operation Ajay, so that the Indians stranded in Israel can be helped and they can return to their home country. Whenever such adverse situation occurs abroad, this type of operation is launched by India. Through this article we will learn about this important mission of India.
Tamil Nadu-Kerala government had also requested the Center
Israeli Consul General in Mumbai Kobi Shoshani told PTI news agency that more than 20,000 Indians live in the country. Shoshani said that he does not know the exact number of Indians trapped in Israel. On Tuesday, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had written a letter to Jaishankar saying that around 7,000 people from the state were in Israel and sought his intervention to ensure their safety.
Foreign Minister reviewed Operation Ajay
Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar reviewed the preparations for ‘Operation Ajay’ on Thursday. Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that about 18 thousand Indians are in Israel. They are appealed to register themselves with the Indian Embassy and heed the advisory. On the presence of Indian citizens in the Palestinian territories of West Bank and Gaza, the External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said that as per my knowledge, a few dozen people are in the West Bank, while 3-4 people are in Gaza.
This is the second rescue operation of this year
It is known that in April-May this year, Operation Kaveri was conducted by the Indian Armed Forces for the safe return of its citizens from Sudan. This is the second rescue operation of this year after ‘Operation Kaveri’ which brought back thousands of Indian citizens from conflict-torn Sudan. Let us tell you that in retaliation to the air attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7, Israel has now started attacking Gaza.
Thanked the Indian government
For information, let us tell you that after taking the flight, a student stranded in Israel said, I am very happy. Everything has become very scary here. We are going to go home. Thanks to the Indian government for getting us out safely. Along with this, Harsh, who is studying electrical engineering at Tel Aviv University, said that now he is getting relief. We are happy that Modi government started Operation Ajay, through which we will be able to reach our homes. The government is helping.
212 people included in the first batch
According to the information, Indian Ambassador to Israel Sanjeev Singla while giving his reaction on this subject said that the Indian Embassy in Israel is helping the Indians stranded here. The first batch of Indian passengers flew to India from Tel Aviv on Thursday. The first batch included 212 people. The Indian Embassy will help those who want to go to India. Registration for this has started from Thursday. A helpline has been set up for Indian citizens.
Passengers thanked the government
At the same time, one of the passengers who returned from Israel in the first batch thanked the government for bringing the Indian citizens back home. The passenger said that this is the first time that we are facing this situation there. We are very grateful to the Government of India, especially Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for bringing us back. We are hoping for peace as soon as possible, so that we can go back.
What will happen in this operation?
The government has launched ‘Operation Ajay’ to ensure the return of Indians wishing to return home from Israel. Fighting has been going on between Hamas’s terrorists and Israel for 6 days. Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar posted on social media ‘X’, ‘We are starting ‘Operation Ajay’ for the return of our citizens who want to return from Israel.’ By the way, Jaishankar is currently on a visit to Sri Lanka. He said special charter flights and other arrangements were being made. The first batch of Indians is expected to be brought back from Israel in a special flight on Thursday. Soon after Jaishankar’s announcement, the Indian Embassy in Israel said it had sent an e-mail to the first batch of Indians who registered for the special flight on Thursday. Messages will be sent to other registered people for further flights. A few days ago, during a phone conversation with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, PM Modi had expressed concern over the safety of Indians stranded there.
Immediately after Hamas’s rocket attack on Israel, PM Narendra Modi condemned the terrorist attack and strongly criticized all forms of terrorism. It is feared that if tension increases, unrest may spread in the entire area. This may affect the energy supply for India. The other big concern is the large Indian community that lives there.
