Migrant workers in israel
Ten Indian foreign workers rescued from Palestinian village
Ten Indian foreign workers were rescued from al-Zaim after they were promised work in that area by a Palestinian resident who then took their passports, preventing them from leaving.
Ambitious Initiative: New Israeli city proposed to house tens of thousands of foreign construction
Likud MK Eliyahu Ravivo to sue state over lack of foreign worker documentation
Thailand to send farm workers to Israel for first time since Hamas attacks
Filling in the gaps: How many foreign workers landed in Israel last week?
The Population and Immigration Authority reports progress in recruiting foreign workers for the construction industry, facing a severe shortage since October 7. About 2,000 arrived last week.
Contractors Warn: War & Turkish boycott impact on construction
The Contractors Association's scathing letter to PM and finance minister warns of industry collapse due to labor shortage and Turkey's boycott, urging immediate action to avert a crisis.
Israel plans to bring in more foreign workers for construction sector - report
To supplement the shortage of manpower, Israel plans to bring in thousands of foreign workers to boost construction progress.
Kibbutz sends message of support to Thai victims of October 7
In the letter, thanks and appreciation are expressed to the dedicated Thai workers who worked in agriculture at kibbutz Nir Oz.
Foreign nationals missing in action as war ravages Israel
Several nations whose expatriates make up a sizable portion of Israel's foreign residents are sending rescue teams to evacuate their nationals.
Court strikes rule retaining welfare funds for overstayed foreign workers
The High Court of Justice decided that withholding social deductions from foreign workers was a violation of their rights, and face the Knesset six months to develop alternative regulation.
Israel to bring thousands more foreign workers to tackle high living costs
In an effort to reduce the high cost of living, Israel's government is planning to bring thousands of workers from India and China primarily for caregiving and construction sectors.
Israel’s problem: Lots of jobs, not enough workers to fill them - analysis
Unemployment is at a two-year low of 3.6%, about the same as in the United States but less than the 6.8% average in the European Union countries and the 5% rate in the OECD.
Foreign students in Israel recognized as human trafficking victims
Some 49 migrant workers were recognized by Israel as victims of human trafficking in 2021, a Knesset committee discussed.
What is the state of migrants in Israel?
Courts’ report portrays judges as highly efficient; NGO’s report depicts them as lacking sufficient humanity in allowing foreigners to languish in detention.
Thai farmworkers among the most vulnerable in Israel to Hamas rocket fire
The casualties suffered in migrant worker communities are in no small part due to government inaction on protecting foreign laborers.
