According to the officials, there are an estimated 8,000 Sri Lankans currently employed in the Jewish State, most of them being women holding on to caregiver jobs. “Apart from that, there is also a sizeable number of undocumented Sri Lankans that had crossed into Israel from the Jordan border in recent times seeking employment in that country. If there are any Sri Lankans in this area, then their whereabouts or well-being cannot be reached owing to the ongoing turbulent situation in the region”, Yapa said. He said the Sri Lankan contingent is currently based in the Lebanon capital which is a safe distance from the volatile borders where skirmishes between the warring factions are continuing. The Sri Lankan contingent has been based in that country since 2010.

Source: Sunday Observer October 14, 2023 19:48 UTC