Israel Deports Stranded Palestinian Workers, Sending Them Back to Gaza
Thousands of Palestinian workers from Gaza who were stranded in Israel during the recent conflict have been deported back to Gaza by the Israeli government. The workers, who had permits to work in Israel, were expelled and sent back through the Kerem Shalom crossing. The UN Human Rights Office expressed deep concern about the expulsions, highlighting the dangerous situation faced by these workers. The Israeli government has severed all contact with Gaza and stated that there will be no more Palestinian workers from Gaza. Many of the workers were arrested and detained under administrative detention, with allegations of mistreatment and torture. Some workers managed to flee to the occupied West Bank, seeking safety, but fear being arrested as suspected terrorists. The deportation has left these workers in a precarious situation, with concerns for the safety of their families in Gaza.