No Palestinian is working in any Kibbutzim or factory in Israel by now. No matter any ceasefire, will that be continuously a new reality. No matter the work condition would every field or factory with Palestinians atleast look like a chain gang missing only the chains to have anyone feel save after the massacre that kicked off this war.
There will be more massacres like that. No talk or meeting ever hit back Israel that bad as this war atrocity. Israels ultra right wont even consider exploiting the Palestinians as cheap labor workers anymore.
Sadly, sometimes a good war is better than a bad peace and even worse is that not how is fought defines a the quality of a war, but who, since Germany attacks very latest, having still a fully recognize and accepted nation among humans build by mainly the murderers.
Nothing Hamas did matches the German history. Why would you denial Hamas a right to exist having German ambassadors?
#noblessoblige #TIE here we fight
Based on extensive documentation from UN reports, human rights organizations, and investigative journalism, Gazan workers in Israeli kibbutzim and agricultural sectors faced **systematic exploitation and precarious conditions** for decades, with consistent complaints over labor rights violations. Here is a synthesis of key findings:
### ⚖️ 1. **Permit System and Structural Vulnerability**
- **Permit Dependency**: Gazans required Israeli-issued work permits, which were **revocable arbitrarily** based on "security" claims. This created extreme precarity, as families depended on these jobs amid Gaza's collapsed economy .
- **Restrictions and Surveillance**: Workers endured long waits at checkpoints, digital monitoring, and restrictions on movement. Permits tied them to specific employers, limiting recourse against abuse .
- **Demographic Control**: Israel's permit system aimed to limit Palestinian labor integration while addressing labor shortages, reinforcing economic dependency .
### 💰 2. **Exploitative Working Conditions**
- **Wage Theft and Discrimination**: Gazans earned **50-75% less** than Israeli counterparts for the same work. For example, daily wages averaged ₪60-70 ($16-19), far below Israel's minimum wage (₪23/$6.20 hourly) .
- **Unregulated Labor Intermediaries**: Most workers were hired through Palestinian brokers who skimmed wages (up to 30%) and provided no contracts. Settlers denied direct employment ties, evading labor law accountability .
- **Hazardous Conditions**: Workers faced pesticide exposure without protective gear, extreme heat in greenhouses, and injuries from heavy machinery. Child labor was documented in West Bank settlements, with children as young as 10 working in fields .
*Table: Documented Labor Violations in Kibbutzim/Settlements*
| **Issue** | **Examples** | **Sources** |
|--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|
| Wage Disparities| Gazans paid $16/day vs. Israeli minimum wage ($6.20/hour)
| Safety Negligence| Pesticide poisoning, heat strokes, lack of injury compensation
| Child Labor| 500–1,000 children in West Bank settlements; school dropout rates ~80%
### 🤝 3. **Dual Realities: Interpersonal Bonds vs. Systemic Oppression**
- **Positive Employer Relationships**: Some kibbutz farmers praised Gazan workers as "family," with decades-long trust. Hashim al-Birawi (killed on October 7) was lauded for his dedication .
- **Systemic vs. Individual Dynamics**: Despite interpersonal goodwill, Israel's **institutional policies enforced inequality**. For example, labor laws were rarely enforced in settlements, and inspections were nonexistent .
### 🔥 4. **Post-October 7: Permit Revocations and Detentions**
- Israel canceled all work permits for Gazans after October 7, 2023. Over **20,000 Gazan laborers** were stranded or detained, with reports of torture in Israeli prisons .
- **Economic Impact**: Kibbutzim faced labor shortages, accelerating replacement with Asian workers under similarly exploitative conditions (e.g., wage deductions, unsafe housing near conflict zones) .
### 📜 5. **Legal and Human Rights Framework**
- **Apartheid Accusations**: UN and HRW reports contextualize labor abuses within Israel's broader "systematic oppression" of Palestinians, violating prohibitions on apartheid and persecution .
- **Accountability Failures**: Israel exempted itself from enforcing labor laws in settlements, despite Supreme Court rulings mandating equal protections .
### 💎 Conclusion
Complaints about Gazan workers' conditions were **widespread and substantiated** by UN agencies, HRW, and affected workers. While interpersonal relationships sometimes mitigated harsh realities, systemic issues—precarious permits, wage theft, safety neglect, and child labor—reflected Israel's **institutionalized discrimination**. Post-October 7 measures further shattered this labor system, highlighting its fragility and human cost .
For deeper analysis, see:
- HRW's *Ripe for Abuse* (2015) on child labor .
- UN OHCHR's six-month report on post-October 7 detainee abuse .
- *+972 Magazine*'s account of Gazan workers killed on October 7 .
