Operation Ajay


Operation Ajay (romanized: Ajay, lit. Unconquered) is an ongoing operation conducting by the Indian Armed Forces to evacuate Indian citizens from Israel during the 2023 Israel–Hamas war.[1]

Operation Ajay
Part of the 2023 Israel–Hamas war and Israeli–Palestinian conflict
Operational scopeHumanitarian relief
Planned byIndian Armed Forces and Ministry of External Affairs
Commanded byGeneral
ObjectiveEvacuation of Indian citizens from Israel
Date12 October 2023
Executed byIndian Armed Forces

BackgroundEdit

On 7 October, the 2023 Israel–Hamas war began. An estimated 18,000 Indians are living in the affected areas.[2]

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ReferencesEdit

  1. "India launches 'Operation Ajay' to bring back citizens from war-hit Israel". Hindustan Times. 11 October 2023.
  2. "India Launches "Operation Ajay" To Repatriate Indians From Israel". NDTV.com. Retrieved 11 October 2023.