In case of an emergency, citizens were also asked to get in touch with the embassy's staff members.
Digital Desk: The Indian Embassy in Israel issued an advisory for Indian citizens on Saturday as Israel was declared to be in a "state of war" as a result of an extensive attack by Hamas militants coming from Gaza. Indians living in Israel were urged to follow safety precautions and exercise caution by the authorities.
"In light of the current situation in Israel, all Indian citizens living there are urged to exercise caution and follow any safety precautions that have been prescribed by local authorities. Please exercise caution, avoid unnecessary movement, and stay close to safety shelters," the embassy said in a statement.
In case of an emergency, citizens were also asked to get in touch with the embassy's staff members.
On Saturday morning, Israel declared a "state of war" after Hamas launched over 5,000 missiles from Gaza, the largest onslaught on Israel in years. Additionally, numerous armed terrorists from the group crossed the border into Israel.
In a video speech that he released as the crisis grew, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, "We are at war, and we will win."
Netanyahu said in a video statement that "our enemy will pay a price the type of which it has never known."
The Israeli army started "Operation Iron Swords" against Hamas militants, and the Israeli Air Force launched an attack on the Gaza Strip with dozens of fighter jets.
The Israeli army and militants from Hamas are engaged in intense battles.
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