Israeli Rescue of Indian Workers from West Bank

Ten Indian construction workers were rescued from the West Bank village of al-Zaayem in a joint operation by Israel's Population and Immigration Authority, the IDF, and the Justice Ministry. These workers were lured to the village with false promises of employment by a Palestinian resident, who confiscated their passports and attempted to use them to cross into Israel. The Israeli authorities successfully intercepted suspects at a checkpoint and returned the passports to their rightful owners. The workers, initially in Israel for construction jobs, were held captive for over a month without work. Following their rescue, they were moved to a secure location, and their employment status is being assessed. The Indian Embassy is in contact with Israeli authorities to ensure their continued safety and well-being.