Israel Ambassador in Delhi: 'Taking good care of ..... Indian guests'
Delhi: "...Israel is taking good care of all these residents, including guest workers and, of course, our Indian guests. We have enough shelters around the country, and those who wish to leave, we coordinate their departure with MEA in Delhi. The Indian Embassy in Israel is also doing a pretty good job of working with our authorities. I'm sure that both, those who stay and those who leave, do so in a safe way, "says Reuven Azar, Israel's envoy to India, when asked about the evacuation and safety of Indians in Israel amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel and the US strikes on Iran's three nuclear facilities.
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