MEA advises Indians not to travel to Israel and Iran amid tensions in West Asia

The External Affairs Ministry on Friday advised Indians not to travel to Israel or Iran amid tensions arising in the West Asian region.

The advisory was issued two days after the Israeli government announced that over 6,000 construction workers from India would arrive in the country in April and May. Earlier this month, the first batch of 64 construction workers from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh left for Israel amid the war on Gaza.

The workers from India were sent to Israel under a government-to-government agreement between the two countries.

There are already around 18,000 Indians working in various sectors in Israel, according to the External Affairs Ministry, reported The Times of India.

On Friday, the ministry issued the advisory following reports that Iran had vowed to retaliate against Israel after a strike on its consulate in Syria on April 1. The attack had killed 13 persons. Israel had not officially claimed responsibility for the attack.

“In view of the prevailing situation in the region, all Indians are advised not to travel to Iran or Israel till further notice,” the advisory said. “All those who are currently residing in Iran or Israel are requested to get in touch with Indian Embassies there and register themselves.”

The ministry requested Indians living in the region to observe “utmost precautions about their safety and restrict...

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