• Israeli–Palestinian Conflict: Meghalaya pilgrims evacuated to Egypt stranded in Jerusalem

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    Israeli–Palestinian Conflict: Meghalaya pilgrims evacuated to Egypt stranded in Jerusalem

    The Embassy further advised citizens to exercise caution, avoid excessive movement, and stay near to safety shelters...


    Digital Desk:  Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma remarked that the 27 pilgrims from Meghalaya who had been stranded in the Palestinian town of Bethlehem due to the continuing Israel-Palestine conflict crossed the border into Egypt on Sunday.


    "According to the latest information and thanks to the efforts of MEA and our Indian mission, our 27 citizens from Meghalaya who were stuck in the war conflict zone of Israel and Palestine have safely crossed the border into Egypt," Chief Minister Sangma said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.






    Earlier on Saturday, Chief Minister Sangma requested assistance from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to return all 27 pilgrims to the state.


    On Saturday, the Indian Embassy in Israel issued a warning to all Indian people in the Middle Eastern country to remain careful and follow local authorities' safety regulations. 


    In light of the current scenario, the Embassy further advised citizens to exercise caution, avoid excessive movement, and stay near to safety shelters.


    Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his shock at the news of terrorist assaults in Israel.