On 23 June 2025, the Indian government took fast steps under Operation Sindhu to protect its citizens amid the increasing tension between Israel and Iran. The second batch to evacuate Indians trapped in Israel, including Indians in five buses, left for Jordan from Tel Aviv. Yesterday 160 Indians came out of Israel, and today 160 more Indians reached Jordan.
Overall, 1200 Indians will be extracted from different parts of Israel. Due to the closure of Israeli airspace, these citizens are going to Jordan by road, from where they will be brought to India through special flights. Indians have expressed relief on this withdrawal.
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Operation Sindhu: Why this mission started?
The military conflict between Israel and Iran, which began on 13 June 2025, brought the Middle East to the brink of war. Israel attacked Iran’s atomic bases, in response to which Iran hit back on Israel with drones and missiles. Due to this struggle, Israel, Iran, Iraq and Jordan closed their airspace. Ben Gurian Airport of Tel Aviv is also closed, due to which thousands of passengers and foreign nationals got trapped.
More than 40,000 Indians live in Israel, who serve as caregivers, construction workers, students and professionals. Constant siren voices, compulsion to hide in bunkers and fear of drone-mental attacks worried the Indians. The Government of India immediately started Operation Indus, which started for the withdrawal of Indians from Iran and is now happening till Israel.
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Process of withdrawal: Travel from Tel Aviv to Jordan
With the closure of Israeli airspace, the withdrawal by air was not possible. Therefore, the Government of India planned to remove Indians by road to Jordan and Egypt.
First day (June 22, 2025): 160 Indians reached Sheikh Hussain Bridge in Jordan by road from cities like Tel Aviv and Haifa, which is on the Israeli-Jordan border. This border is about 120 km from Tel Aviv. The Indian Embassy arranged buses and took the citizens to a safe range. After reaching Jordan, these citizens were taken to Amman Airport, from where special flights brought them to India.
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Second day (June 23, 2025): This morning 160 and Indian Tel Aviv left for Jordan. The Indian Embassy contacted citizens via phone and email. They asked to gather at the designated places in Tel Aviv and Haifa. These citizens reached Jordan via Sheikh Hussain Bridge and are now ready for special flights from Amman.
The coming days: The Government of India has planned to remove 1200 Indians in the next few days. Some Indians will also be found out through Egypt, especially those living in Southern Israel. Both Jordan and Egypt have promised cooperation in this withdrawal of India.
Role of Jordan: Cooperation and Coordination
Jordan gave significant support in India’s evacuation process. Jordan Ambassador Yusuf Abdulghani said that we are committed to transport Indian citizens to India. Royal Jordanian Airlines started flights from Amman to Mumbai, which made it easier. The Indian embassy in Jordan welcomed the Indians who reached the border and brought them to Amman Airport. 162 Indians, who have already reached Jordan from Israel, will return to Delhi in the next one or two days.
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Relief of Indians: “Now the mind is relaxed”
The Indians involved in the evacuation appreciated the efforts of the Government of India and expressed relief. An Indian citizen, who was extracted from Tel Aviv. He said that we got an email from the embassy and was asked to gather at 6:30 am. Now we are going to Jordan, then Amman to Delhi. We are very relaxed.
Another citizen said that it was very scary to hide in siren’s voices and bunkers. Thanks to the Government of India, who is taking us safely. Many students, including Kashmiri students, said that they were in an atmosphere of fear, but now it is a pleasure to return home.
Withdrawal from Iran: Operation on two fronts simultaneously
Indians are also being evacuated from Iran under Operation Indus. So far, 1713 Indians have returned home from Iran, including 285 citizens from Mashhad on 22 June. Iran opened its closed airspace for Indian withdrawal flights by giving special permission. Three flights of Mahan Air rushed Indians to Delhi with Mashhad and Ashgabat. 110 students were first taken out through Armenia.