ISRAEL - 10,000 Foreign Workers to Arrive
The Ministry of Housing has begun a rapid plan to bring about 40,000 more foreign workers to Israel for jobs in the construction industry.
At an event to mark the arrival of Indian citizens to work in the construction industry, held at the National Labor Federation complex in Modi’in, officials stated that by the end of June, 10,000 foreign workers will arrive from India who will replace the foreign workers from China and Moldova, who left after the war.
Eldad Nitzan, Chairman of the Foreign Workers’ Manpower Corporations in the Construction Industry at the Chamber of Commerce, said: “By the end of June, more than 10,000 foreign workers from India will be employed in Israel, and at the same time, the process of absorbing about 10,000 foreign workers from other countries such as Georgia, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, and more will begin.”
The goal is to ultimately bring 65,000 foreign workers to Israel to replace Palestinian workers, who have not been allowed into Israel from the West Bank since war with Hamas broke out on October 7.
-www.jpost.com, 18 March 2024
Arno's Commentary
Foreign workers are an additional lifeline for Israel’s construction industry. When it comes to workers’ rights, Israel is on par with European nations in terms of free time, holiday pay, sick leave, etc. Israel’s social infrastructure has proven to be excellent. Life expectancy stands at 82.2 years (USA: 80.8 years). Infant mortality is 3 per 1,000 live births (USA: 5.1).
Above and beyond are the rights and privileges foreign workers receive in Israel. On their return home, they will be ambassadors for Israel. At this time, the motivation to come and work in Israel is mainly for the material benefits. But the day will come when Zechariah 8:22 will be fulfilled: “Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the Lord of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the Lord.”
Arno Froese is the executive director of Midnight Call Ministries and editor-in-chief of the acclaimed prophetic magazines Midnight Call and News From Israel. He has authored a number of well-received books, and has sponsored many prophecy conferences in the U.S., Canada, and Israel. His extensive travels have contributed to his keen insight into Bible prophecy, as he sees it from an international perspective.
