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Israel to Ban Private Recruitment of Foreign Construction Workers
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Israel's Population and Immigration Authority will ban private agencies from recruiting foreign construction workers from India and Sri Lanka starting in 2027, requiring them to enter through official channels. This move is predicted to cause a severe labor shortage and increase housing costs, as these two countries supply a significant portion of the foreign workforce. Industry representatives have criticized the decision, calling it a disaster for the construction sector.
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- Israel will ban private recruitment of foreign construction workers from India and Sri Lanka starting in 2027.
- The ban requires workers from these countries to enter Israel solely through official bilateral channels.
- The Population and Immigration Authority aims to prevent unauthorized labor from entering the country.
- Industry leaders warn of a severe labor shortage and a rise in housing costs due to the new regulation.
- Currently, 60% of foreign construction workers in Israel are from India and Sri Lanka.
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