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Israel imports record foreign workforce to replace Palestinians, but housing crisis looms

Israel now has 250,000 legal and illegal foreign workers, the highest number ever, according to Israel Population and Immigration Authority figures, with more to come.

  • Israel imports 330,000 foreign workers to replace 150,000 Palestinian workers since October 7, 2023.
  • Housing crisis emerges as foreign workers live in overcrowded, poor conditions.
  • Government limits foreign worker population at 3.3% of Israel's population.

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