LUCKNOW, India: Indians queuing in long lines for jobs in Israel as the war with Hamas grinds on say the risks to their safety are preferable to hunger at home. Recruiters are aiming to fill a labor shortage in Israel, exacerbated by nearly four months of fighting against Palestinian militants in Gaza. Long lines of Indian men queued on January 25, applying for jobs in Israel as recruiters seek to plug employment gaps with the conflict against Hamas in Gaza now in its fourth month. For the hundreds of Indians in line, almost all men, the chance of a skilled construction job in Israel — and wages up to 18 times higher — outweighs their fears. Indian workers provide one way to fill the gap.

Source: Manila Times January 26, 2024 16:48 UTC