Foreign Labourers Vital for Israel's Farms as Hamas Attacks Spark Mass Exodus

The recent Hamas attacks in Israel have triggered an exodus of foreign workers, including Thai and Nepali farm workers, leaving Israeli farms in a precarious situation. Without these workers, crops and animals are at risk of dying. While volunteers have stepped in to help, the future of Israeli farming near Gaza is uncertain without guarantees of security. Israel is now looking to recruit workers from other countries, such as Sri Lanka, to fill the labor gap. The violence has also highlighted the significance of agriculture in Israel, which is deeply ingrained in the national identity.