Israel Approves 5,000 Additional Foreign Workers for Retail and Service Sectors

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דווח לראשונה בNow 14 · Jul 2, 2026

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Israel's Ministry of Economy has approved 5,000 new foreign worker permits to ease labor shortages in retail and service sectors, divided between new and existing employers. The move addresses a workforce gap of over 50,000 foreign workers and includes a pilot for medical cannabis farms to hire foreign labor. Truck driver shortages remain a challenge, impacting logistics.

• 01Israel allocates 5,000 new foreign worker permits for retail and service sectors.
• 02Allocation split: 1,000 for new employers, 4,000 for those with prior approvals.
• 03Over 50,000 foreign workers currently employed in these sectors.
• 04Truck driver shortage forces companies to reduce shipments or use smaller vehicles.
• 05Pilot program to allow medical cannabis farms to hire up to 630 foreign workers.
• 06Foreign worker quotas in commerce and services have risen to 31,000.

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Israel Approves 5,000 Additional Foreign Workers for Retail and Service Sectors

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