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Shocking Reality of Palestinian Workers: Dying to Provide for Their Families!
On October 7, 2023, a devastating blow hit the West Bank; more than 115,000 Palestinian workers suddenly found their work permits in Israel revoked! Overnight, thousands of dedicated individuals found themselves stripped of their livelihoods, forced to risk their lives by scaling the separation wall just to support their families!
Israeli soldiers patrol at night in a Palestinian village as part of the military strategy called ‘show presence’.
It’s a treacherous journey, where the only thing holding them back is death itself. One worker, Samir, shared his horrifying experience: “
They arrested me, beat me, blindfolded me… I was told, ‘I have orders to kill you’
.” This terror is real, yet Samir, a father of three, continues to risk it all. “I have to support my family, what else can I do?” he declares, highlighting the desperation that drives these men!
A Palestinian boy speaks to his father, who works in Israel, reflecting the harsh reality faced by families.
Economic Fallout: Unemployment Soars as Palestinian Workers Fight for Survival
The reckless policies of Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s Finance Minister, wreak havoc on the economy, proclaiming outrageous annexation schemes! Since the ban on work in critical sectors, the loss for the Palestinian economy has spiraled out of control, leading to a staggering 1.25 billion shekels in monthly losses—unemployment skyrocketing to an unbearable 40%.
Aerial view of the nine-meter high separation wall, a testament to the struggles faced by workers.
In this chaotic reality, scaling the wall isn’t just a path to work; it’s a matter of survival. Trapped by a government that cares little, these workers endure significant risk—many injured or worse, all for the right to earn a living!
Survival vs. Policy: The Fight for a Family
Take, for instance, Moatasim, age 34. Faced with no income after ten months, he risks everything to provide for his family. “
Tomorrow, I may not come home
,” is a reality for many, as they navigate their lives under the constant threat of ambush from a cold authoritarian regime!
Djamila and her son, waiting in uncertainty for her husband’s return.
Even a seasoned worker like Abu Sameh, aged 76, sacrifices greatly for his family. Having worked as an electrician all his life, he forbids his children from jumping the wall, prioritizing their safety over his. Yet, he still risks the climb himself. “It’s a risk I take for their future.”
The economic implications for Israel are severe, as the construction and agricultural sectors crumble under the lack of workers. These businesses are pleading for the return of Palestinian labor, but the government’s focus on foreign workers diverges from the real need at hand. We must question the intentions behind such policies that hurt both economies!
Rami, just 3 years old, feels the burden of his father’s absence as the wall stands tall between them.
Call to Action: The Need for Change
With so many lives on the line, the question remains: What’s next for these workers? Are we prepared to let these brave souls risk everything for the sake of their families? As the political landscape continues to shift, one thing is clear: the fight for justice and survival has no end in sight. We must urge our leaders to reconsider policies that lead to such inhuman conditions!
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