24-hour control room set up in MEA to monitor situation, provide assistance to Indians in Israel

The Ministry of External Affairs has set up a 24-hour Control Room to monitor the situation & provide information & assistance.

The contact details of the control room are:

1800118797 (Toll-free)

+91-11 23012113

+91-11-23014104

+91-11-23017905

+919968291988

Apart from this, people can send a mail to [email protected].

In view of the ongoing developments in Israel and Palestine, a 24-hour Control Room set up in the Ministry of External Affairs to monitor the situation & provide information & assistance. The contact details of the control room are 1800118797 (Toll free)
+91-11 23012113 ;… pic.twitter.com/OCYQ1Cm721

— ANI (@ANI) October 11, 2023

Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Palestine has issued emergency helpline numbers for its nationals in view of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas terrorists.

“In light of the prevailing security situation, Indian nationals in Palestine can directly contact the Representative Office of India to address any case of emergency or needed assistance on the 24-hour Emergency Helpline,” it said on X, formerly Twitter.

The Embassy has been working constantly to help our fellow citizens in Israel through a 24-hour helpline. Please remain calm & vigilant & follow the security advisories.

24*7 Emergency Helpline/Contact:
Tel +972-35226748
Tel +972-543278392
Email: [email protected] pic.twitter.com/Y7HehsaJOf

— India in Israel (@indemtel) October 11, 2023

How many Indians are in Israel?

There are around 18,000 Indians in Israel who are primarily employed as caregivers by elderly Israelis, diamond traders, IT professionals and students.

Apart from this, there are approximately 85,000 Jews of Indian origin in Israel.