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Palestinian workers at construction sites in Israel, some work legally and some contrary to work permits or based on illegal stay (illegal residents).

Employing Palestinian workers carries various challenges directly and indirectly related to construction insurance.


The Itzik Simon Insurance Agency, which has specialized in construction insurance for about 35 years, helps its clients "do it right".


Both within the framework of full support in purchasing contracting work insurance that also relates to Palestinian workers and in ongoing consultation when contracting with subcontractors who employ workers from the territories or Gaza Strip.


Additionally, and out of awareness of the complexity of the field, we have formulated articles and extensive content on the subject for you.


Read here about insurance for legal Palestinian workers, insurance for illegal Palestinian workers, Palestinian worker claims and more.

Important articles on the subject of employing Palestinian and foreign workers

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Important articles on the subject of employing Palestinian and foreign workers
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Attorney Natalie Shimon-Weinstein, CEO of the Renovation Contractors Association, in an exclusive interview with the Itzick Simon Agency about the challenges of the industry in the shadow of the war, including insurance aspects.

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The danger of terrorist attacks by illegal workers and the implications for the employer

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Is a business owner who employs illegal immigrants who become terrorists liable for indictment or even a civil lawsuit from the victims? What does the incident mean for various employers in the construction industry and do they have insurance protection against any proceedings that may be taken against them?




The danger of terrorist attacks by illegal workers and the implications for the employer

A brief guide to hiring foreign workers and insuring foreign workers

Dec 25, 2023

Almost all sectors of the Israeli economy were hit by the war, but it turns out that only in the construction industry was the main cause of the damage to economic activity a shortage of manpower.

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Insurance aspects of employing legal Palestinian workers

Mar 27, 2023

Every year, approximately 60,000 Palestinian workers are employed in Israel in the construction industry, and many employers frequently contact us with questions regarding the insurance of these workers.

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Insurance aspects of employing illegal Palestinian workers

Mar 27, 2023

There is no clear information regarding the number of illegal immigrants who enter Israel each year. Estimates range from 40,000 to 80,000 workers.

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Work accident involving an illegal worker at a construction site

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A Palestinian worker employed without a permit at a construction site in Israel was injured in a work accident. Will the contractor/developer be insured under the contractor's policy against this incident? Read here

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Overnight stay for workers on a construction site – the insurance aspects

Nov 18, 2019

The construction industry employs over 10,000 foreign workers each year, who come to Israel for various periods under a series of international bilateral agreements (mainly with China and countries in Eastern Europe).

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"Loss of work capacity" for Palestinian workers in the construction industry

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The Foreign Workers Law, 5751-1991 (hereinafter: "Foreign Workers Law") establishes an obligation for an employer wishing to employ Palestinian workers to submit an application in accordance with the procedures and instructions of the Ministry of Labor, which is responsible for collecting part of the amounts that employers...

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