100 Sri Lankan hotel workers arriving in Israel

ANI April 9, 2025 143 views

Israel has strategically recruited 100 Sri Lankan hotel workers to address critical staffing needs during the busy Passover holiday season. The recruitment comes as a direct response to workforce challenges created by the ongoing Gaza conflict and security restrictions. These workers will help support the hospitality industry during a peak period featuring both Jewish and Christian tourists. The move highlights Israel's innovative approach to managing labor shortages in a complex geopolitical environment.

"Additional hotel workers expected to arrive during Passover week" - Israel Tourism Ministry Source
Tel Aviv, April 9: The first group of hotel workers from Sri Lanka landed in Israel on Wednesday. Additional hotel workers are expected to arrive in the coming days, during the week, approximately 100 workers for the hotel industry will arrive in the country.

Key Points

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First group of Sri Lankan workers lands to support Israeli hospitality sector

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Passover and Easter holidays drive increased labor demand

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War in Gaza creates workforce challenges for Israeli businesses

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Foreign worker recruitment addresses critical labor shortages

They are coming in time for next week's week-long Passover holiday which see Israel's hotels filled with both vacationing Israelis and Jewish tourists from around the world.

Many Christian tourists will also be coming to Israel next week for the Easter holiday which falls on Sunday, April 20.

Israel has been negotiating with a number of nations to bring more foreign workers to the country to fill the labor shortage caused by the war in Gaza and the need, for security reasons, to prohibit people from the Palestinian areas from working in Israel. (ANI/ TPS)

Reader Comments

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Rachel K.
This is great news for our tourism industry! The hotels have been struggling with staffing since October. Hope these workers get treated well and have a positive experience here 🇮🇱
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David L.
Interesting solution to the labor shortage. I just hope proper vetting was done for security purposes. The timing is perfect with Passover and Easter coming up.
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Sarah T.
While I understand the need, I'm concerned about the working conditions. We've had issues with foreign workers in the past. Hope there's proper oversight this time.
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Moshe B.
Welcome to Israel! Hope they enjoy their time here and earn good money to send home. The hospitality industry needs this boost right now.
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Avi G.
The article mentions security concerns but doesn't explain the vetting process. Would appreciate more transparency about how these workers were selected.
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Tamar S.
As someone who works in tourism, this is such a relief! The past few months have been so hard with the staff shortages. Hope this is just the beginning of more workers coming 🤞

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