Migrant workers
Israel imports record foreign workforce to replace Palestinians, but housing crisis looms
Israel now has 250,000 legal and illegal foreign workers, the highest number ever, according to Israel Population and Immigration Authority figures, with more to come.
New report shows many migrant workers lacked access to shelter during Operation Roaring Lion
Israeli government under pressure to overhaul foreign worker policy
India, Israel agree to increase Indian foreign workers in Israel by 50,000 in the next five years
Residential building blaze in Kuwait kills 49 workers
The death toll from a fire that broke out in a residential building south of Kuwait City has risen to 49. The building housed foreign workers, a common practice in Kuwait and other Gulf states.
Influx of foreign construction workers begins
Dozens of foreign workers from India’s construction industry arrived in Israel this week as part of agreements signed by various construction manpower organizations.
Kibbutz sends message of support to Thai victims of October 7
In the letter, thanks and appreciation are expressed to the dedicated Thai workers who worked in agriculture at kibbutz Nir Oz.
Israel's indecisiveness on Palestinian workers shows shifting dynamics - analysis
What has remained unchanged? First, a tendency to put off tough decisions; an inclination to kick the can down the road.
Thai Muslim group, Hamas secure release of hostages in talks
The group believes they are the sole reason for the release of Thai nationals held captive in Gaza.
How war with Hamas has impacted Israel's foreign workers
Here are some of the war stories of Israel’s dedicated foreign workers.
Court strikes rule retaining welfare funds for overstayed foreign workers
The High Court of Justice decided that withholding social deductions from foreign workers was a violation of their rights, and face the Knesset six months to develop alternative regulation.
Israel to bring thousands more foreign workers to tackle high living costs
In an effort to reduce the high cost of living, Israel's government is planning to bring thousands of workers from India and China primarily for caregiving and construction sectors.
Experts say Qatar can lead Gulf on protections for workers against heat stress
Qatar bans work from more than twice the hours banned in Saudi Arabia, where the majority of the region's construction projects are underway.
Migrant domestic workers suffer ‘modern day slavery’ in Lebanon
The deportation of a beloved Ethiopian community leader refocuses attention on the difficult conditions endured by many African and Asian migrants working in the country.
