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The Indian Air Force has successfully evacuated 224 Indian nationals from Israel, marking another significant milestone in Operation Sindhu. This strategic repatriation mission has now brought a total of 818 citizens back to safety from conflict-affected regions. The evacuation involved complex international coordination, utilizing IAF's C-17 aircraft to rescue not just Indian nationals but also citizens from friendly nations. The Ministry of External Affairs continues to prioritize the safety and security of Indians abroad during these challenging geopolitical circumstances.

Key Points: IAF Evacuates 224 Indians from Israel Under Operation Sindhu

  • IAF uses C-17 aircraft to evacuate citizens from war-hit Israel
  • Operation Sindhu brings total evacuees to 818
  • Evacuation includes Indians from multiple conflict zones
  • MEA coordinates complex repatriation efforts
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IAF brings 224 Indians back from Israel under Operation Sindhu

Indian Air Force successfully rescues 224 nationals from Israel, bringing total evacuees to 818 through strategic Operation Sindhu mission.

"The safety and security of Indian nationals remain a priority for the government. - Ministry of External Affairs"

New Delhi, June 25

The Indian Air Force on Wednesday successfully evacuated 224 more Indian nationals from Israel, taking the total number of citizens brought back safely to 818, under Operation Sindhu.

Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje greeted the Indian nationals upon their arrival in New Delhi.

Taking to social media platform X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) posted, " Operation Sindhu update, MoS Ms. Shobha Karandlaje received 224 Indian nationals who returned to India from Israel on an IAF aircraft at 10:30 Hrs on 25th June. The safety and security of Indian nationals remain a priority for the government. To date, 818 Indian nationals have returned home from Israel as part of Operation Sindhu."

The IAF joined in the operations with its C-17 aircraft to evacuate the Indian nationals and the citizens of friendly nations, including Nepal and Sri Lanka, from war-hit Israel and bring them back home to safety.

Earlier, the MEA had announced that the evacuation of Indian nationals from Israel under Operation Sindhu started on Monday, June 23, via Jordan, marking its first successful repatriation flight, with 161 citizens landing in New Delhi from Amman on Tuesday morning.

Followed by a second flight on Tuesday itself, the IAF brought back 286 Indian nationals, who were residing in Israel, from Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.

Meanwhile, a similar evacuation process continued in Iran, and so far, according to the MEA, 2858 Indian nationals have been brought back home from Tehran and other affected regions.

The Government of India launched Operation Sindhu, an evacuation mission Operation Sindhu following the hostilities between Iran and Israel.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
Proud of our IAF and MEA for this swift action! 👏 Bringing back our people from conflict zones shows India's growing global capability. Hope all remaining Indians in Israel return safely soon.
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Priya M.
Good to see Nepal and Sri Lanka citizens also being helped. That's the Indian way - helping neighbors in need. But I wonder why media isn't covering the Iran evacuations as much? 2858 is a huge number!
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Amit S.
Operation Sindhu is commendable, but shouldn't we have better warning systems for Indians abroad? Many seemed caught unaware by the conflict. Our embassies need proactive alerts.
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Sunita R.
The C-17 Globemaster is such a workhorse for these missions! 🇮🇳 Seeing our airforce in action makes me emotional. Hope the returnees get proper counseling after witnessing war situations.
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Vikram J.
While evacuation is important, we must also think long-term. Thousands of Indians work in Middle East conflict zones. Need better policies to protect migrant workers before crises happen.
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Neha P.
Shobha Karandlaje mam personally receiving them warms my heart ❤️ Small gestures matter so much when people return from traumatic situations. Hope they all reunite happily with families soon!

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