India, March 7 -- Ten Indian construction workers were rescued overnight from a village in the West Bank, where they had been held for over a month after their passports were taken, The Times of Israel reported, citing the Israeli Population and Immigration Authority on Thursday.

In a statement on X, the Indian embassy confirmed the development, saying, "Israeli authorities traced 10 missing Indian construction workers to West Bank & have brought them back to Israel. While the matter is still under investigation, the Embassy is in touch with the Israeli authorities & have requested to ensure their safety & well-being."

According to Israeli authorities, the workers were lured to the West Bank village of al-Zaayem by Palestinians with pro...