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Israeli Contractors Demand Immediate Approval to Bring 50,000 Foreign Workers to Construction Sector
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First reported by Mako · Jun 30, 2026
What happened
The Builders Association of Israel calls on the government to immediately approve bringing 50,000 foreign workers to address a critical labor shortage in construction, which is delaying projects and raising housing costs. The move could shorten construction times by 14 months and save homebuyers significant rental expenses.
- 01Builders Association demands immediate approval to bring 50,000 foreign workers to construction.
- 02Labor shortage caused by halting Palestinian workers delays projects and raises housing costs.
- 03Average construction time could drop from 39 to 25 months with added workforce.
- 04Shorter construction times could save homebuyers about 70,000 shekels in rent.
- 05Proposed recruitment model bypasses foreign governments, keeping state security oversight.
- 06Accelerated hiring seen as vital for national infrastructure and economic growth.
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