Shortly after a Kerala man was killed and two others injured in a missile strike near the Israel-Lebanon border, the Centre issued an advisory for Indians, asking them to move to safer areas in Israel.

"In view of the prevailing security situation and local safety advisories, all Indians nationals in Israel, especially those working in or visiting border areas in the north and south, are advised to relocate to safe areas within Israel. The Embassy remains in touch with the Israeli authorities to ensure the safety of all our nationals," the Indian embassy in Israel has said.

In the first Indian casualty in the Israel-Hamas war, a man from Kerala's Kollam died in a missile strike in north Israel's Margaliot yesterday. The Israel embassy in India said in a statement this morning that two others, also from Kerala, were injured in the "cowardly" attack by Hezbollah. The man killed in the strike has been identified as Pat Nibin Maxwell. Those injured have been identified as Paul Melvin and Bush Joseph George from Idukki.

The three were cultivating an orchard at the time of the missile strike, the statement said. The Israel embassy has said its prayers go out to the families of the dead and the injured. "Israeli Medical institutions are completely at the service of the injured who are being treated by our very best medical staff. Israel regards equally all nationals, Israeli or foreign, who are injured or killed due to terrorism. We will be there to support the families and offer them assistance," it said.

"Our countries, who are sadly well versed in civilian loss, stand united in hopes of a speedy recovery for the injured and solace for the family of the bereaved," the statement added.

Israel's ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, has said he had spoken to the brother of the Kerala man killed in the missile strike. "I offered my heartfelt condolences to him and the family and reassured that Israel will be by their side for anything and everything," he said in a post on X.

New Delhi has said its deeply troubled by the conflict and humanitarian crisis it has led to.