Govt readies Operation Ajay for return of Indians from Israel but no call yet to end violence

The Indian government has launched Operation Ajay to facilitate the return of Indian nationals from Israel amid the Israel-Hamas war. The government has set up a 24-hour control room to monitor the situation and is making arrangements for special charter flights. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised concerns about the safety of Indian nationals in Israel. While India has condemned Hamas’ actions and expressed solidarity with Israel, it has not called for an end to the violence or offered humanitarian assistance. India’s position aligns with that of the UAE, but it may wait for diplomacy to take its course before reiterating its stance.