The Hindu
Due to a ban on Palestinian workers after terror strikes, Israel urgently requested Indian workers.The first batch of 64 workers from a total of 10,000 was flagged off on April 2, with more batches to follow. Despite an advisory warning Indian nationals in Israel to relocate to safer areas, the Indian government has not clarified if the new workers will be assigned to safe zonesEmployment Terms: Workers are promised equal treatment, proper lodging, medical insurance, social security, and fair wages as per Israeli law. The Centre of Indian Trade Unions has raised ethical concerns about replacing Palestinian workers during the conflict2. The recruitment drive was conducted in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, with 9,727 workers qualifying for contracts to work in Israel. |
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