Israel will honour Indian pilot Smit Machchhar with its Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism following his reported role in preventing an alleged hijacking attempt aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073.
India has urged all parties in West Asia to exercise restraint and prioritize the protection of civilians amid the deteriorating security situation in the region. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs advised Indian nationals to be cautious and to avoid non-essential travel to Iran. The advisory emphasized that Indians currently.
The Israeli military has issued a warning for residents in more than 20 villages in Lebanon, urging them to evacuate to avoid potential attacks. Avichay Adraee stated that while the IDF does not intend to cause harm, it must take strong actions against Hezbollah due to its activities. People in the affected areas are advised.
