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 | |
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Part of the 2023 Israel–Hamas war and Israeli–Palestinian conflict | |
Operational scope | Humanitarian relief |
Planned by | Indian Armed Forces and Ministry of External Affairs |
Commanded by | General |
Objective | Evacuation of Indian citizens from Israel |
Date | 12 October 2023 |
Executed by | Indian Armed Forces |
BackgroundEdit
On 7 October, the 2023 Israel–Hamas war began. An estimated 18,000 Indians are living in the affected areas.[2]
See alsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "India launches 'Operation Ajay' to bring back citizens from war-hit Israel". Hindustan Times. 11 October 2023.
- ↑ "India Launches "Operation Ajay" To Repatriate Indians From Israel". NDTV.com. Retrieved 11 October 2023.