NATIONAL: India is launching ‘Operation Ajay’ to bring back those Indian Nationals who wished to come back home from Israel amid the ongoing war.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced on X (formerly Twitter) that, “Launching #OperationAjay to facilitate the return from Israel of our citizens who wish to return.”

“Special charter flights and other arrangements are being put in place. Fully committed to the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad,” Jaishankar said.

The announcement comes as the military conflict between Israel and Hamas war continued for the fifth day.