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India issues advisory for nationals based in Israel, here's what it says

India has issued an advisory for its nationals in regard to the recent outbreak of the Israel-Iran conflict.

By Trisha Katyayan, Shrey Banerjee

Feb 28, 2026 13:07 IST

India issued a warning on Saturday for its citizens in Israel following the Israeli strikes on Iran. The government urged people to stay very careful and alert at all times.

"In view of the prevailing security situation in the region, all Indian nationals in Israel are advised to exercise utmost caution and remain vigilant at all times," the advisory stated.

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The Indian nationals have been "strongly advised to strictly adhere to the safety guidelines and instructions issued by the Israeli authorities and the Home Front Command".

The Embassy of India in Israel informed that all updated instructions could be accessed at: https://oref.org.il/eng.



'Remain in close proximity'

Moreover, the embassy has urged all Indian nationals to "remain in close proximity to designated shelters". Besides they have been advised to "familiarise themselves with the nearest protected spaces in their area of residence or work".

Among other instructions, the Embassy has urged the following:

"Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential and unnecessary travel within Israel until further notice. Citizens are encouraged to monitor local news, official announcements, and emergency alerts regularly."

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"In case of any emergency, Indian nationals may contact the Embassy of India, Tel Aviv, through the 24x7 helpline: telephone: +972-54-7520711; e-mail: cons1.telaviv@mea.gov.in."

"The Embassy remains closely engaged with the relevant authorities and will continue to issue updates as necessary," it stated.

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