The Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security has forwarded a draft proposal to Israel seeking a new five-year labor agreement covering agriculture and caregiving jobs. Following a cabinet decision, the government plans to send Nepali workers under a “Learn and Earn” farming program, as well as long-term caregivers for elderly care. The proposal is significant given that around 5,000 Nepalis are currently employed in Israel. Agricultural internships had been suspended after ten Nepali students were killed during a conflict in 2023. The new agreement aims to strengthen safety measures and expand formal employment channels.
