The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv has issued an advisory urging all Indian nationals in Israel to remain alert and strictly follow safety instructions issued by Israeli authorities and the Home Front Command. It has also advised against all non-essential travel to Israel.
In a post on X, the embassy said that in view of the prevailing regional situation, Indians currently in Israel should adhere to safety protocols issued by local authorities and the Home Front Command. It also cautioned Indian citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the country.
The embassy said Indian nationals facing emergencies can contact its 24×7 helpline at +972-54-7520711 or +972-54-3278392, or email [email protected].
The advisory comes amid escalating protests in Iran, where clashes between demonstrators and security forces have reportedly led to thousands of deaths. According to the Times of Israel, the estimated toll ranges from under 3,000 to more than 12,000.
Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi over the phone to discuss the evolving situation in and around Iran. Jaishankar said on X that the two leaders exchanged views on recent developments.
Earlier, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) advised Indian citizens to avoid travelling to Iran until further notice and urged those currently in the country to leave immediately using available commercial flights. The warning follows a similar advisory issued on January 5 amid growing concerns over Iran’s deteriorating security situation.
Separately, the Indian Embassy in Tehran asked Indian nationals — including students, pilgrims, businesspersons and tourists — to leave Iran at the earliest possible opportunity. The embassy advised citizens to avoid protest sites, remain in touch with Indian authorities and closely monitor local media.
Indian nationals in Iran have also been asked to keep their travel and identity documents readily accessible and to seek assistance from the embassy if required. Emergency contact numbers and an email address were shared, and citizens were urged to register with the embassy. Families in India were asked to complete registration on their behalf in case of internet disruptions.
Earlier on Thursday, Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, said US President Donald Trump had assured Tehran that Washington would not attack Iran and had urged restraint, according to Dawn. He said recent statements by Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amounted to interference in Iran’s internal affairs and had further heightened tensions.
Moghadam said Iran remained on high alert and had temporarily closed its airspace, warning that any attack would prompt retaliation against US and Israeli installations across the region.
