Despite 51 Thai workers killed by terror groups since 2023 and 31 taken hostage on October 7, foreign laborers from Thailand have not fled Israel's agricultural sector, according to a report by The Times of Israel. The report highlights their resilience amid tough conditions and ongoing security threats.
A report published Saturday by The Times of Israel details the continued presence of Thai workers in Israeli agriculture, despite heavy losses since the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led massacre. According to the report, 51 Thai laborers have been killed by terror groups since 2023, and 31 were among the hostages taken on October 7. The report notes that these casualties have not caused a mass exodus of Thai workers from Israel's fields and groves, who remain employed under difficult conditions. The story is based on a single source — The Times of Israel — and no official Israeli or Thai government confirmation has been provided. The Zioneer has previously reported on Thai workers in Israel in other contexts, including arrests in Thailand for illegal land purchases and tensions in the labor market, but this is the first report specifically addressing their resilience in agriculture during the current war.
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