Indian Workers Head to Israel Amid Ongoing Conflict

Dozens of Indian construction workers are traveling to Israel to fill labor shortages, a move coordinated before the current Israel-Hamas war.

Dozens of Indian construction workers departed for Israel this week to address labor shortages caused by barring Palestinian workers after a Hamas attack.
The deployment is part of an agreement between India and Israel signed before the outbreak of the nearly six-month-long war between Israel and Hamas.
Approximately 18,000 Indians are currently employed in Israel, primarily in caregiving roles, with plans to allow about 40,000 Indians to work in construction and nursing.
India has condemned the Hamas attack on Israel and voted for a U.N. resolution calling for a halt in fighting for humanitarian assistance, while supporting a two-state solution.
The first batch of more than 60 workers left for Israel, with their safety being a priority for both Indian and Israeli authorities.