Indians stuck in Israel and Palestine advised to follow safety protocol

India's Representative Office in Palestine has asked all Indian nationals in Ramallah (West Bank) to directly contact the office in case of emergency or if any assistance is needed while providing a 24-hour emergency helpline.

The directive came amid fears that the clash between the Israel Army and Hamas will spread in the West Bank. Hamas launched fresh infiltration into southern Israel on Sunday even as Israeli Defence Forces pounded Gaza.

Air India flights to and from Tel Aviv have been suspended till October 14 amid the conflict. This comes hours after India's diplomatic missions in Israel and Palestine issued advisories to Indian citizens to be vigilant and contact them in case a full-fledged war breaks out.


An Air India spokesperson said, "Air India flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, will remain suspended till October 14, for the safety of our passengers and crew. Air India will extend all possible support to passengers who have confirmed bookings on any flight during this period."

India's Tel Aviv embassy has asked all Indian citizens in Israel to observe safety protocols as advised by the local authorities. "Please exercise caution, avoid unnecessary movement, and stay close to safety shelters," read the advisory issued in English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.

It also shared emergency phone numbers and URLs for Israeli Home Front Command and Preparedness brochures.

There are about 18,000 Indian citizens in Israel besides 85,000 Jews of Indian origin who migrated to the country in the fifties and sixties. All Indians have been reportedly safe.

In Palestine's Ramallah, the Representative Office of India posted on X: "In light of the prevailing security situation, Indian nationals in Palestine can directly contact the Representative Office of India to address any case of emergency or needed assistance on the 24-hour Emergency Helpline." The mission shared two emergency contact numbers.