Overview

• Thousands of Indian construction workers in Israel face recurrent missile alerts and frequent dashes to bomb shelters following Iran’s retaliation to Israel’s June 13 strikes.
• Fewer than 1,000 out of an estimated 15,000 workers have registered for India’s June 19 evacuation plan, with most opting to stay.
• Workers report that Israel’s Iron Dome and mobile warning system intercept nearly all incoming missiles and grant several minutes to reach fortified shelters.
• Construction jobs earn between ₹1.5 lakh and ₹2.5 lakh per month, significantly surpassing wages in India and underpinning the decision to remain.
• The Indian embassy continues to issue guidance on shelter drills and warns workers against engaging with Palestinian-related content online.