Eisenkot Pledges to Allow 70,000 Palestinian Workers Back into Israel
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, a candidate for prime minister, promised to allow 70,000 Palestinian workers back into Israel if elected. He also intends to reinstate administrative detention and eliminate an additional defense minister post. Eisenkot criticized the current government's security policies and addressed the issue of unauthorized Palestinian workers. His plan involves organized entry with permits after security checks.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot pledged to allow 70,000 Palestinian workers back into Israel if elected.
- Eisenkot also plans to reinstate administrative detention orders.
- He intends to abolish the position of an additional minister in the Ministry of Defense.
- Eisenkot criticized the current government's security policies.
- He stated that 40,000 Palestinians currently enter Israel without permits.
- His plan involves organized entry for Palestinian workers with permits after security vetting.
Gadi Eisenkot, a candidate for prime minister and head of the 'Yachad!' party, pledged during an election rally in Modi'in to permit 70,000 Palestinian workers to return to jobs within Israel should his party win the upcoming elections. Eisenkot also stated his intention to reinstate administrative detention orders and abolish the position of additional minister in the Ministry of Defense. During the rally, Eisenkot criticized the Netanyahu government and its security policies. Regarding Palestinian workers, Eisenkot noted that currently, approximately 40,000 Palestinians enter Israeli territory without permits, some with criminal backgrounds. He proposed to restore order by allowing Palestinian workers to enter in an organized manner with permits, after security vetting by the relevant authorities and the Shin Bet. Eisenkot's remarks came amidst an election campaign where security and labor policy are key issues.
