27 pilgrims from Meghalaya stranded in Israel, cross into Egypt

The group of 27 people from Meghalaya, who were stranded in Israel when Hamas terrorists attacked the country on Saturday, crossed the border into Egypt on Sunday, said Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma.

In a post on X, he wrote, "As per the latest information and through the efforts of MEA and our Indian mission, our 27 citizens from Meghalaya, who were stuck in the war conflict zone of Israel



and Palestine have safely crossed the border into Egypt."

In the midst of escalating tensions between Israel and Palestine, 27 pilgrims from Meghalaya found themselves stranded in Bethlehem, Jerusalem.

The group, which included Rajya Sabha MP Dr WR Kharluki and his family, had embarked on a holy pilgrimage to Jerusalem when they were caught in the crossfire of the ongoing conflict.