Few days before the Indian festival of Holi, embassy of India in Israel has issued statement saying it is celebrating enchanting India at the ancient port of Jaffa! The tweet from official twitter account said
On the occasion of Holi and Purim, Indian Embassy in association with the city of Tel Aviv municipality invites all to “India in Jaffa port” event on 16 March.⏰1100-1500📍Hangar 2 and Beit Hamakhelot, Jaffa port ”
https://x.com/indemtel/status/1898278776204640405
The festival of Holi this time is falling on March 14 and Indians globally celebrate it annually with much fervor and happiness.
A search on internet showed As of October 2024, there were about 32,000 Indian workers in Israel. This includes people who arrived after October 2023 through private channels and the G2G route.
Indian population in Israel
The Indian population in Israel includes people who identify as Jewish and others who identify as Indian.
In 2023, there were about 85,000 Jews of Indian origin.
The younger generation of Indian Jews in Israel has become more assimilated into Israeli society.
Indian workers in Israel
Indian workers in Israel work in a variety of sectors, including construction, diamond trading, IT, and caregiving.
The Indian government prioritizes the safety and security of Indian nationals abroad. The Indian Embassy in Israel coordinates with Israeli authorities to ensure the safety of Indian nationals.
Recruitment of Indian workers
Israel has been recruiting Indian workers to meet its growing demand for skilled construction workers.
The recruitment drive is based on a Government-to-Government (G2G) agreement signed between India and Israel in November 2023.
