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Israel Increases Foreign Worker Quota to Address Construction Labor Shortage
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Aug 4, 2026
What happened
Israel has raised the foreign worker quota from 3.3% to 3.8% of the population to address a severe labor shortage in construction and related sectors, allowing 50,000 additional foreign workers to enter the country. This decision follows appeals from foreign manpower corporations and aims to prevent project delays and economic disruption.
- 01Israel increases foreign worker quota from 3.3% to 3.8% of the population.
- 0250,000 additional foreign workers approved, including 20,000 for construction.
- 03Labor shortage worsened after 120,000 Palestinian workers stopped entering post-Simchat Torah 5784.
- 04Legal cap was main barrier to employing full approved quota of 120,000 foreign workers.
- 05Justice Minister Yariv Levin approved the increase following urgent appeals.
- 06The move aims to prevent construction delays and support national infrastructure projects.
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