Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat approved an additional quota of 5,000 foreign workers from peace countries for the trade and services sectors, the ministry announced Thursday. The move aims to ease labor shortages and prevent the return of Palestinian workers and illegal entrants to the Israeli economy. Quotas will be split between new and existing employers.
Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat approved an additional quota of 5,000 foreign workers from peace countries for Israel's trade and services sectors, the ministry announced Thursday. The directive, published by the ministry, states the measure is intended to resolve labor shortages and prevent the return of Palestinian workers and illegal entrants to the Israeli economy. The quota will be allocated through two separate tracks for new and existing employers.
The move continues a broader government push to expand the foreign workforce in non-agricultural sectors. As The Zioneer has reported, the Population and Immigration Authority is advancing a plan to bring an additional 100,000 foreign workers by 2027. In recent months, Barkat has also advanced the "cheap basket" program aimed at lowering consumer prices, and awarded 'Outstanding Exporter' prizes to ten firms.
No further details on the specific countries or the timeline for allocation have been released by the ministry.
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