Jaffa Business Shut Down for 30 Days After Unlicensed Palestinian Worker Found

Police have ordered a business in Jaffa to close for 30 days after an investigation revealed an unlicensed Palestinian worker from Hebron was employed there. The closure order was issued by Chaim Sergrov, Commander of the Tel Aviv District Police.

The operation took place on November 2, 2026, when officers from the Jaffa police station, part of the Ayalon district, along with members of the "Yasam" unit, conducted a search at the business on Rebi Pinchas Street. During the search, police apprehended a suspect in his thirties, identified as a resident of Hebron.

Authorities suspect the individual was residing in Israel without the necessary legal permits and was working at the business illegally. Consequently, a criminal investigation was opened against the business owner for allegedly employing an undocumented individual.

Simultaneously, the Ayalon district's licensing unit began proceedings to potentially close the establishment due to the discovered violations. Commander Sergrov signed the administrative closure order, which will remain in effect until December 5, 2026.

The Israeli Police stated they will continue to act firmly against the employment and harboring of individuals residing in Israel without legal permits, emphasizing these measures are part of their efforts to combat violations that could pose a risk to public safety.