Why is Israel’s Dimona called ‘Little India’? Know what is its decades old relationship with India

Little India Dimona Missile Attack: Amid rising tensions in West Asia, Iran has launched a massive missile attack on Israel’s strategically important city of Dimona. This attack on Saturday has shocked the entire city. Located in Israel’s Negev Desert, this city is known as Israel’s ‘Nuclear City’ It is also called ‘Little India’ is as.

Why is it called ‘Little India’?

Demona is known as ‘Little India’ The reason behind this is the demography and culture of this place. A large population of Jews of Indian origin lives here. ‘Bene Israel’ came mainly from Maharashtra; People of the society have been settled here for decades. The streets here bear a deep imprint of Indian culture, be it Indian spice and grocery shops or restaurants serving Indian cuisine. The special thing is that many people living here still speak Marathi language and celebrate Indian festivals with great enthusiasm.

more than 100 injured

More than 100 people, including women and children, have been injured in the massive explosions caused by the falling of Iranian ballistic missiles. According to Israeli media reports, the condition of some of the injured remains very serious. In the viral video on social media, a plume of smoke can be seen rising from a part of the city and a scene of devastation all around.

air defense failure

This attack is being considered a major failure for Israel’s air defense system, considered the most secure. According to reports, 2 Iranian ballistic missiles with heavy warheads dodged the interceptor and fell directly into residential areas. Although the attack took place very close to Israel’s main nuclear research center in Dimona, the Israeli Army has clarified that the missiles fell in residential areas away from the center and there was no damage to the nuclear center.

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Revenge of Natanz attack

Iran has taken responsibility for this attack and claimed that it was ‘revenge’ for the attack on its own Natanz nuclear facility. Is. After this incident, not only the people of the Indian community living in Israel are in panic but deep concern is being expressed in India too. Israel has warned of a strong response to this attack, which has increased the risk of full-scale war in the region.