New Delhi: Israel on Thursday condemned the attack on two Indian workers in the city of Ashkelon, calling the incident “absolutely unacceptable”.The Israeli Embassy in India also condemned the attack and said action had been taken against those responsible. In a post on X, it said: “Yesterday in Ashkelon, two bad elements attacked two Indian workers. This is absolutely unacceptable. Israeli police have caught the perpetrators and brought them to justice. “The two workers were reportedly beaten in Ashkelon, about 50 kilometers from Tel Aviv. Israeli media described the attack as a “targeted, racially motivated attack.”Congress leader Pawan Khera expressed concern over the incident and urged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar intervened. He said in a post on“The government has failed to create enough jobs at home, forcing Indian laborers to travel to Israel in search of jobs. The government celebrates the ‘friendship’ between India and Israel while sending Indian laborers to Israel. But it remains silent and shirks responsibility when our people face barbaric treatment,” he added.He noted that Minister Jaishankar “should urgently investigate the matter, confirm the victim’s condition and ensure that he has access to adequate free medical care if needed.”Keira also questioned whether the Prime Minister Narendra Modi He will raise the issue during his upcoming visit to Israel. “Prime Minister Modi is about to visit Israel. Will he raise the issue of racist and violent attacks on Indian citizens in Israel?” he asked.According to TRT World, the incident occurred as India chose not to join more than 80 countries in issuing a joint statement at the United Nations criticizing Israel’s settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank.Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Israel next week, his second trip to the country since 2017.
