Foreign Workers

Six Thai workers injured by unexploded ordnance near Metula

A long-forgotten danger erupted in orchards near Metula when unexploded ordnance detonated, seriously injuring two Thai workers and sending six people to the hospital.

Economy Minister:

'No more Palestinian workers, we will dismantle the PA'

Economy Minister Nir Barkat said the government will work to increase the quota for foreign workers and expressed firm opposition to returning to the use of Palestinian workers.

State comptroller releases scathing report on aviation failures

The State Comptroller today (Wednesday) published two harsh audits dealing with the continuity of aviation during an emergency and the employment of non-Israeli workers.

Draft pilot test almost launched

IDF considered recruiting thousands of children of foreign workers living in Israel. A small pilot, with Population Authority and Tel Aviv Municipality, did not materialize, due to legal, political and other considerations.

Filipina dies from wounds in Iran missile strike on Israel

Leah Mosquera, 49, succumbed to wounds weeks after an Iranian missile struck her Rehovot home during Operation Rising Lion.

Poll:

Most Israelis oppose employing Palestinian Arabs in construction

Among Jewish Israelis 93% do not trust Palestinian Authority Arabs after the October 7 massacre; 44% of Arab Israelis agree.

Foreign worker likely killed in Hezbollah rocket attack

The body of a foreign worker was found near the village of Masarik. His shrapnel injuries suggest he was killed by a Hezbollah rocket.

IDF:

Foreign worker killed by fallen munition not an anti-tank missile

At least two people were injured as a result of a Hezbollah munition explosion in Kibbutz Yir'on. A foreign worker who worked as a tractor driver in the area was pronounced dead.

Govt. approves bringing foreign workers for construction sector

The decision allows the bringing in of up to 3,000 foreign workers for employers in the manufacturing sector and up to 13,000 foreign workers in the construction sector.

Indian worker killed by antitank missile identified

Patnibin Maxwell, killed by a Hezbollah antitank missile yesterday in northern Israel, is survived by a wife 7 months pregnant and a 5-year-old daughter.

Dir.Gen. of Housing Min.:

'20,000 foreign workers due to arrive in Israel'

Yehuda Morgenstern: 'If we want workers here and now, we need the Palestinians. If we want them in the next few weeks, we can wait for the foreign workers.'

Likud Party Meeting:

'We can smell the vodka you've been drinking'

Likud members Dudi Amsalem and Tali Gottlieb started a shouting match during today's party meeting.

Economy Min. urges:

No more Palestinian Authority laborers

Economy Min. Nir Barkat urges increase of foreign workers from peaceful countries, says government should hand control to business sector.

Ben-Gvir:

'Pensions are for people who stay in Israel'

Itamar Ben-Gvir explains his proposed law to strip foreign workers of pension rights.

Coming soon to Israel: Foreign workers from Morocco

Minister Ayelet Shaked agreed with her Moroccan counterpart to begin a pilot of bringing foreign workers from Morocco to Israel.

Foreign worker detained for murder of 90-year-old woman

Foreign worker from Moldova suspected of murdering her employer in Hadera.

New directives to ease situation on farms due to coronavirus

Farms depend on foreign workers and require a housing solution to prevent mass contagion.

Leftists: 'Shaked is pure evil'

Leftists respond to campaign to help Israeli farmers: 'Shaked is pure evil, why even pay foreign workers?'

Emergency training: A lifelong gift for foreign workers

New project focuses on training foreign workers to be first responders for medical emergencies.

'I don't understand why a mother would do this to her child'

Immigration Authority Director-General says Filipino mother knew her stay was illegal, should not have subjected child to legal processes.

Rabbi Peretz: Let the children of Filipino workers stay

Jewish Home chair asks Interior Minister to allow stay of children born to Filipino women living illegally in Israel.

Illegal foreign workers to protest impending deportation

Female foreign workers who overstayed work visas protest plans to deport them and their children.

Indian foreign worker dies in Haifa apartment

One foreign worker dead, another injured after inhaling toxic substances from barbecue lit inside apartment.

Near-drowning victim in critical condition

Near-drowning victim is a foreign worker, police say background isn't criminal.

Rabbinic solution to 'seclusion' problem: Security cameras

Israeli rabbis rule that elderly, ill, family members may be cared for by caregiver of the opposite gender.

Israel signs bilateral agreement to protect foreign workers

Israel signs a bilateral agreement with Ukraine to regulate influx of foreign workers.

6-year old girl sexually assaulted by house cleaner in Jerusalem

Foreign worker hired to clean house suspected of performing 'indecent acts' on 6-year old girl while her mother slept.

Israel to import hotel workers from Jordan

Tourism Ministry scraps efforts to attract Israeli workers, looks to Jordan for hotel employees.

MKs blast plan to import foreign tech workers

Proposal to bring in large number of skilled hi-tech workers faces criticism from across the political spectrum.

Foreign Worker Crushed to Death in Tunnel Collapse

Worker critically wounded at digging site near kibbutz in the Beit She'an Valley, pronounced dead after being freed from the rubble.

New Program Could Reduce Number of Foreign Care Workers

IDF to train graduates from National Service and demobilized soldiers looking for a job in skills to assist the elderly.

Weinstein: Everyone Deserves a Day off

Everyone needs a day off - 25 hours straight - including workers in the nursing and aide industry, said Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein.

5,000 Palestinian Workers approved by the Socioeconomic Cabinet

Palestinian workers approved to work as part of new housing initiative. To be joined by both foreign workers and a local Israeli force.

Hamas Rocket Victim is 27th Foreign Worker Casualty Since 2001

Thai worker killed by Hamas rocket fire on Wednesday raises death toll of foreign workers killed by terrorists.

Breaking news

Foreign Worker Killed in Mortar Attack

Foreign worker becomes third civilian killed by Gaza terrorists.

Govt. Sees 15,000 Foreign Building Workers Here by 2019

The government authorized on Sunday the entry of 2,000 additional construction workers - with many more on the way.

Legal Status for Children of Illegal Entrants

221 children get residency status. Interior Minister: Children shouldn’t pay for their parents’ mistakes.

Palestinian Authority Residents Complain Over Foreign Workers

Bethlehem workers are up in arms over an invasion of foreign workers taking good jobs they feel belong to them.

Filipina Worker Wins 'X-Factor Israel'

Foreign caregiver working in Tel Aviv for 6 years wins popular TV talent show singing in English.

Decrease in Number of Foreign Workers in Israel

Data from the Immigration Committee of Foreign Workers reveals downswing in home healthcare workers; elderly, disabled without treatment.

Youths Beaten Badly by Foreign Workers for Protecting Girl

Two Israeli youths were badly beaten Saturday night in Tel Aviv by four foreign workers, as they tried to protect a girl from attack.

Third Top Govt. Official in Foreign Worker Trouble

The Attorney General’s wife is suspected of illegal treatment of foreign workers; her case follows problems for Barak, Netanyahu.

PM's Wife Against Immigration Law

Netanyahu's wife asks minister not to enforce immigration law, argues that children are “traumatized” by return to country of origin.

Ketzaleh Wins Praise for Border Fence

Even political opponents admit that the fence along Egyptian border is a success. Ketzaleh continues to push migrant city.

Tel Aviv School now 97% Foreign

Israeli parents in southern Tel Aviv are frustrated as a local student body becomes 97% foreign workers, forcing their children to go elsewhere.

IDF Arrests 60 Arabs for DNA Tests in Fogel Massacre Probe

The IDF arrests 60 more Arabs, including a deputy mayor, for DNA testing in the search for the murderers who massacred the Fogel family at Itamar.

Film on Israeli School Wins Oscar

A film about an Israeli school, “Strangers No More,” wins at the Oscars. Several other Jews, including Israelis, among the winners.

Atty-General Suspect in Hiring Illegal Entrant

Attorney-General Yehuda Weinstein is suspected of hiring an illegal worker before taking on his current job.

3 Thai Workers Hurt in Mortar Attack on Kibbutz

Islamic Jihad's military wing claimed responsibility for a spate of mortar attacks on southern Israel on Saturday. Three Thai workers were wounded.

Plan to Let 5,000 More PA Arabs Get Work Permits

Labor minister wants more Palestinian Authority Arabs to be granted permits to enter Israel and work in construction and agriculture.

MK Katz: Jewish Labor a Vision, Foreign Workers an Urgent Need

Practical planning: MK Ya’akov Katz (Ketzaleh), at Israel’s construction sites, on how to increase homegrown work corps.

‘New’ Solution to Illegal Infiltrators: Send Them Back

Illegal infiltrators from Sudan should be given water and food and placed on a return trip across the border, suggests Kadima KM Arie Bibi.

Work on Southern Border Fence Begins Monday

First phase of the two year project will be the construction of a 50-km stretch of fence north of Tze'elim.

Bnei Brak Rabbis Issue Edict: Don't Rent to Infiltrators

Rabbis from Bnei Brak say renting out apartments to infiltrators will have serious consequences.

Yishai Decries Barak’s ‘Cynical’ Use of Children; Peres, Too

Interior Minister Yishai continues to defend the deportation of illegal foreign workers’ children – most recently in response to Barak and Peres.

Sarah Netanyahu Opposes Immigration Decision; Yishai Stands Firm

PM's wife Sarah Netanyahu wrote Interior Minister a letter opposing the repatriation of illegal immigrants whose children were born in Israel.

Minister Yishai: Illegal Aliens Must Take Their Children Home

The Knesset stormily debated the recent gov't decision to allow 800 children of illegal foreign workers to remain in Israel and deport 400 others.

Govt. Decree: 2 of 3 Children of Foreign Workers to Stay

The government has decided that 800 children of foreign workers may remain in Israel, while 400 will be deported.

Fence Against African Infiltrators - Work Starting in November

Ministers miffed at Barak: Construction of the fence between Egypt and Israel is set to begin only in November.

Gov't Told: 2.5 Million Africans Waiting to Enter Israel

At present, the infiltrator population numbers 155,000. Ashdod is a new point of concentration.