Indian citizens in Israel voiced their concerns for safety following Iran’s launch of ballistic missiles on Tuesday. Many Indians shared videos showing Israeli interception of the missiles and spoke of their challenges as Israel pledged retaliation, heightening fears of escalating the conflict into a full-scale war.
Nilabja Roychowdhary, studying medicine at Bar-Ilan university in Israeli capital Tel Aviv, from Kolkata told The Times of India that the situation is getting “scarier” by the day.
“A few days ago, a bomb dropped barely 100 metres from a friend’s home. A CCTV camera captured the footage. I could have been in his house too,” added Roychowdhary explaining that the current tensions are much higher than that prevailed during Israel’s war against Hamas from October 7 last year.
“The situation is tough. We have not seen something as threatening as this ever,” said a caregiver from Telangana while sharing a video of missiles hitting buildings in the capital.
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Authorities in Israel have ordered several citizens, including Indians, to evacuate to nearest bomb shelters. “We are in the safety room. No need to worry, but just before the siren blows, you need to go into the safety room. I am from Telangana, living in Tel Aviv,” an Indian can be heard saying in a video shared by news agency PTI.
Puspur Sarangadhar, a caregiver from Telangana, told TOI that while many were drawn to Israel for higher salaries, their sense of safety has diminished. “I have to manage the educational expenses of my two children,” he added.
What India said:
On Tuesday, the Indian embassy in Israel urged citizens to stay alert and adhere to safety protocols set by local authorities. “Please exercise caution, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay close to safety shelters. The Embassy is closely monitoring the situation and is in regular contact with Israeli authorities to ensure the safety of all our nationals,” the advisory stated.
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