Israeli Border Police Arrest Illegal Palestinian Workers and Employer at Abu Ghosh Construction Site

Israeli Border Police in the Jerusalem district conducted a coordinated raid at a construction site in the Abu Ghosh local council area on June 28, targeting illegal Palestinian workers. The operation was based on prior intelligence suggesting the employment of Palestinians without legal work or residency permits. During the raid, officers with drawn weapons searched scaffolding and building floors, eventually locating two Palestinians from the West Bank attempting to blend in at the site. Verification of their documents revealed they lacked proper authorization to work or reside in Israel, leading to their immediate arrest.

In addition to the two workers, the police detained a resident of Abu Ghosh suspected of being their direct employer and facilitating their illegal employment. All three individuals were handcuffed and transferred to a police station for further criminal investigation. This incident is part of a broader series of operations by the Border Police across Israel aimed at combating illegal labor, focusing not only on the workers but also on the employers, facilitators, and transporters who support this activity.

Security officials emphasized that such surprise raids at construction sites will continue intensively to reduce the security and criminal risks associated with illegal employment. The operation highlights the ongoing efforts to enforce immigration and labor laws in the Jerusalem area and beyond.