10 missing Indian workers found in West Bank, brought back to Israel

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says it is being investigated as to how they landed up in West Bank

New Delhi: Ten Indian workers, who went missing, were located in West Bank and have been brought to Israel, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Israeli authorities tried to locate the Indians. “They were located in West Bank… they have been brought back to Israel. This matter is being investigated as to how they went (to West Bank),” he said, replying to a question during his weekly media briefing.

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Jaiswal said the Indian embassy in Israel is in touch with the Israeli authorities on the issue.

“Our embassy is in touch with the Israeli authorities for the safety and for the well-being of these Indian nationals… All 10 Indian nationals who had gone to West Bank, are in Israel, and are being looked after,” he said.