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Israel said set to replace all Palestinian workers with tens of thousands of foreigners
Times of Israel ^ | 31 December 2023

Posted on 01/03/2024 4:32:26 AM PST by SJackson

Israel plans to permanently replace all Palestinian laborers with foreign workers, in a major, ambitious initiative aimed at ridding the country of a perceived security threat, the Kan public broadcaster reports.

Thousands of construction and agriculture workers from the West Bank have been barred from entering Israel for work since Hamas’s mass invasion and onslaught of October 7. Hamas reportedly gathered some of its intelligence for the attack from Gazans who had permits to work in Israel.

To prevent a potential repeat in the West Bank, Kan says the government does not intend to allow the Palestinian workers back after the ongoing war.

The reported plan by the finance, interior and labor ministries would see Israel bring in 25,500 workers from Sri Lanka, 20,000 from China, 17,000 from India, 13,000 from Thailand and 6,000 from Moldova. In some cases, this will require signing new deals with countries involved, and diplomatic work is being done to advance these deals, the report says.

Additionally, the government intends to incentivize Israelis to work in construction and agriculture, as well promoting technologies that could cut the number of employees needed in these fields.

The plan is said to have been okayed by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, with the economic ministerial cabinet set to discuss it in two weeks, followed by a government vote.


TOPICS: China; Gaza; Hamas; Israel; Jordon; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: bezalelsmotrich; ccp; china; gaza; hamas; india; israel; jordan; jordannotjordon; judah; moldova; samaria; srilanka; thailand; waronterror
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1 posted on 01/03/2024 4:32:26 AM PST by SJackson
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2 posted on 01/03/2024 4:33:02 AM PST by SJackson (In a war of ideas it is people who get killed.)
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3 posted on 01/03/2024 4:40:14 AM PST by Ex-Con777
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4 posted on 01/03/2024 4:41:06 AM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: SJackson

I know where they can get plenty workers


5 posted on 01/03/2024 4:41:49 AM PST by devane617 (Discipline Is Reliable, Motivation Is Fleeting..)
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To: SJackson

Good for them!


6 posted on 01/03/2024 4:42:05 AM PST by quilterdebbie (We will endeavor to persevere!)
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To: SJackson
"...after the ongoing war."

That could take years. Do it NOW.

7 posted on 01/03/2024 4:43:38 AM PST by Bloody Sam Roberts (The Truth is like a lion. You don't need to defend it. Let it loose and it will defend itself.)
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To: SJackson

Headline: “Texas governor to fly illegal aliens to Israel”


8 posted on 01/03/2024 4:51:57 AM PST by twister881
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To: SJackson

Smart move. But, then again, it’s the only move if Israel wants to survive. You cannot make it too easy for people who want to kill you.


9 posted on 01/03/2024 4:53:32 AM PST by Blennos ( Byaasea)
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To: SJackson

Because those ditches won’t dig themselves.


10 posted on 01/03/2024 4:53:51 AM PST by twister881
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To: SJackson

They have quite a few of them in their army. Around 400 a year sign up.


11 posted on 01/03/2024 4:55:29 AM PST by roving (Deplorable Listless Vessel Trumpist With Trumpitis)
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To: SJackson

Now watch the Muzzies complain that after waging war on Israel the Israelis won’t hire them for work.

Poor Muzzies! So misunderstood!


12 posted on 01/03/2024 4:58:26 AM PST by MeganC (There is nothing feminine about feminism. )
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To: SJackson

We’ve got plenty if they need some !!


13 posted on 01/03/2024 4:59:17 AM PST by maddog55 (The only thing systemic in America is the left's hatred of it!)
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To: SJackson

Personally, I’d avoid Sri Lanka, India and China. All substandard workers.


14 posted on 01/03/2024 4:59:53 AM PST by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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That’s a shame but I understand the necessity of Israel’s decision. The symbiotic relationship between Israeli business and the Palestinian labor force benefited both sides. Hamas is responsible for abusing the relationship.


15 posted on 01/03/2024 5:07:35 AM PST by Spok (It takes a lot of learning to understand how little we know. (Paraphrasing Thomas Sowell.))
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It’s well past time.


16 posted on 01/03/2024 5:10:05 AM PST by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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“ in a major, ambitious initiative aimed at ridding the country of a perceived security threat.”

Perceived security threat? Who are they kidding?

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17 posted on 01/03/2024 5:11:25 AM PST by Lurker ( Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is. )
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Anyone who has lived in Jerusalem has used Palestinian workers, and have always been worried about what they were doing. Friends have reported plumbing that was intentionally sabotaged (rags stuffed in pipes, etc., so that they would stop up). I say replace the workers with loyal Israeli citizens when possible.


18 posted on 01/03/2024 5:16:31 AM PST by silent majority rising (When it is dark enough, men see the stars. Ralph Waldo Emerson)
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To: SJackson

Maybe its time we introduce Mexicans to Israel.


19 posted on 01/03/2024 5:16:52 AM PST by MrRelevant ( )
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My work is finished here... spamming Fr threads one at a time! High Five!

20 posted on 01/03/2024 5:18:53 AM PST by freepersup (“Those who conceal crimes are preparing to commit new ones.” ~Vuk Draskovic~)
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