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10 Million Shekel Dispute Leaves 50,000 Foreign Workers Stranded Abroad
A dispute over a 10 million shekel payment by the Ministry of Finance has left 50,000 foreign workers stranded outside Israel, according to employers. This delay is preventing an increase in the foreign worker quota, impacting construction, industry, and commerce.
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- 0150,000 foreign workers are stuck outside Israel due to a 10 million shekel payment dispute.
- 02Employers blame the Ministry of Finance for not transferring funds to the Population and Immigration Authority.
- 03The delay prevents an increase in the foreign worker quota for construction, industry, and commerce.
- 04The construction sector warns of project delays and potential price increases for housing.
- 05The labor shortage in construction has been ongoing since October 7, 2023.
The construction sector, already facing shortages since October 7, 2023, warns of project delays and potential price hikes.
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