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Time of India
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Israeli police arrest three Palestinians working without permits
Representative Image (AI-generated) Israeli authorities during a recent enforcement operation in the Central and Jerusalem areas conducted a surprise inspection. They found three Palestinians without legal permits working in the city of Rehovot. They were discovered working in the kitchen of a local restaurant. An investigation has been launched against the employer for illegal employment that constitutes as a criminal offense. Population and Immigration Authority , the Israeli government agency responsible for handling illegal migration, has warned that employing foreigners without valid visas is against the law. It said such cases will lead to official investigations. Earlier on October 8, 2024, Israeli police arrested 43 illegal residents in the city of Jaffa during a routine inspection. The individuals, believed to be from Palestinian areas, were found working and residing without valid permits. Authorities said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to enforce immigration laws and maintain public safety. Police stressed that contractors and citizens who employ or provide housing to Palestinians without valid residence or work permits not only break the law but also endanger public safety.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
British tourist to be deported from Israel
A British tourist is facing deportation from Israel after allegedly entering a closed military area and threatening security forces, Israeli authorities say. Janet Adyeri, 35, who was named by Israeli media, was detained in the Southern Hebron Hills area in the occupied West Bank on Monday. After being questioned she was found to have posted anti-Israel Defense Forces (IDF) sentiments on social media and to belong to an organisation calling for the boycott of Israel, police said. Israel's immigration authority said Adyeri would be kept in a detention centre, and is expected to be deported within the next 24 hours. According to Israeli police, Adyeri "violated public order by refusing to identify herself to the forces and threatening a settlement security coordinator". Following an investigation at the Central Unit of Judea and Samaria, Ayderi was brought before a judge, police said. Adyeri's lawyer Riham Nasra said her client was not interrogated about her social media posts or making threats. She told Israeli media she was only "questioned regarding her entry into a closed military zone, and that's it." Nasra said added Adyeri only refused to identify herself when asked by a plainclothes soldier. She presented identification to uniformed soldiers later on. According to Israeli media, Nasra disputes Adyeri was brought before a judge, as police claimed. She was taken straight to a hearing at the Population and Immigration Authority in Ramle, where her deportation was decided upon, Nasra said. The BBC has contacted the UK Foreign Office for comment. After the incident, Israel's national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said anyone "who acts against the State of Israel will find an aggressive police presence. The games are over," in a post on X. Last month, two Labour MPs were denied entry to Israel while on a trip to the occupied West Bank. Israel's population and immigration authority said this was because they intended to "spread hate speech".
Express Tribune
07-03-2025
- Express Tribune
10 missing Indian workers found and rescued in West Bank after being held for over a month
Listen to article Ten Indian workers, who were initially recruited for construction jobs in Israel, were rescued in a coordinated overnight operation by Israeli authorities from a Palestinian village in the West Bank. The workers had been held for more than a month after their passports were taken. According to Israeli authorities, the workers were promised employment in the West Bank village of al-Zaayem. However, once they arrived, their passports were confiscated, and there were attempts to use them for easier passage through Israeli checkpoints. The Indian embassy in Israel confirmed the rescue in a statement on X, saying: "Israeli authorities traced 10 missing Indian construction workers to the West Bank and have brought them back to Israel. While the matter is still under investigation, the embassy is in touch with Israeli authorities and has requested to ensure their safety and well-being." The rescue operation was carried out by the Population and Immigration Authority, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), and the Justice Ministry. After being freed, the workers were moved to a secure location for further evaluation of their employment status. The IDF claims that the workers' passports had been fraudulently used at Israeli checkpoints. The passports were later returned to their rightful owners. The workers, who had originally come to Israel for construction jobs, were part of a larger influx of foreign workers filling a labour shortage in the country's construction sector. The recruitment drive saw nearly 16,000 Indian workers arriving in Israel over the past year to help fill this gap. Thousands of Indians are flocking to recruitment centres in search of jobs in Israel, despite the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, with many willing to take the risk of working in a war zone despite ethical concerns. The recruitment drive, which began in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, aimed at filling over 5,000 construction positions in Israel, where the economy faces a labour shortage exacerbated by the conflict. The applicants, mostly skilled construction workers, are hopeful that these jobs will offer better wages than those available in India. A construction worker from Lucknow, told that he could earn up to $1,600 a month in Israel, compared to the $360 to $420 he might make in India. "I am going there for my children," said Singh, acknowledging the risks but stating the lack of job opportunities in India was a driving factor. The recruitment drive comes after Israel requested more foreign workers, with India agreeing to send skilled labourers as part of a broader labour agreement signed last year. Under the agreement, up to 40,000 Indian workers will be allowed to take jobs in Israel's construction and nursing sectors. Despite the ongoing conflict, many Indian workers are still eager to apply, seeing the opportunity as a potential life-changer. However, some have raised concerns about security, with one applicant saying that he was questioned about his motivations for taking the job in a country at war. "What should I do? I am unemployed," he responded. The recruitment process is overseen by a 15-member Israeli team, who are working with Indian authorities to ensure the smooth recruitment of workers. The Israeli government is expected to hire thousands of workers for various roles, which they hope will ease the labour shortage caused by the ongoing war.
