Israel Turns to India to Fill Labor Gap Amid War with Hamas

Recruitment drive attracts thousands of Indian workers, highlighting high unemployment in India and raising concerns about potential violence in the West Bank.

• Israel is facing a severe labor shortage due to the ongoing war with Hamas and the subsequent ban on Palestinian laborers, leading to a recruitment drive in India.
• Israel plans to bring in as many as 70,000 workers from India, China, and other countries to fill the labor gap in sectors such as agriculture and construction.
• Indian workers, facing high unemployment at home, are attracted by the promise of steady work with higher salaries, accommodation, and medical benefits in Israel.
• The recruitment drive in India has highlighted the issue of high unemployment among university graduates in the country, despite its growing economy.
• Concerns are rising about the potential for further violence in the West Bank due to the loss of jobs and economic instability caused by the Israeli ban on Palestinian labor.

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