<p>Around 1500 Indian nationals are set to embark on a journey to Israel as construction workers during the month of April, according to the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The recruitment drive witnessed professional tests conducted in both Haryana and Uttar Pradesh starting from January 16th onwards.</p>

<p>The first batch of Indian workers left for the West Asian country on Tuesday (April 2). "Today we had a farewell event from the first batch of 60+ Indian construction workers going to Israel under the G2G agreement,"&nbsp;Israel Ambassador Naor Gilon announced in a social media post. He highlighted, "This is an outcome of hard work of many, including NSDC India. I’m sure that the workers become ‘ambassadors’ of the great P2P relations between India &amp; Israel."</p>

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I’m sure that the workers become ‘ambassadors’ of the great P2P relations between 🇮🇳🇮🇱. <a href="https://t.co/S94OQz4BTG">pic.twitter.com/S94OQz4BTG</a></p>
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<p>On November 15th, NSDC received a demand for 10,000 construction workers from Israel's Population and Immigration Authorities, spanning four job roles: Farworkers-3000, Iron Bending-3000, Plastering-2000, and Ceramic Tiling-2000. A professional test ensued, with 9727 candidates qualifying, set to receive a minimum salary of Rs 1.35 lakh, excluding other emoluments, according to NSDC.</p>

<p>Operating under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode, NSDC has pointed that Air India will facilitate the transportation of Indian workers to Israel. Moreover, the corporation is in touch with the Israeli government to arrange additional charter flights, ensuring more candidates can travel swiftly. NSDC anticipates 15,000 more demands from Israel, with Maharashtra and Telangana expressing interest in participating in professional test drives.</p>

<p>Israel's interest in recruiting Indian workers spans three key areas: caregiving, construction, and agriculture. A framework agreement facilitating Indian travel to Israel was inked last year, further supplemented by additional protocols. Presently, India hosts 180,000 nationals in Israel, engaged in various sectors like caregiving.</p>

<p>The urgency in Israel's recruitment drive follows the October terror attack by Hamas, leading to the ban on Palestinian workers entering Israel. Notably, India has issued advisories for its nationals in Israel amid the Gaza conflict, urging relocation to safer areas within the country. The advisory says, "All Indian nationals in Israel, especially those working in or visiting border areas in the north and south, are advised to relocate to save areas within&nbsp;Israel."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Indian mission in Israel has also provided a helpline number and email ID for Indians to seek assistance.</p>


Around 1500 Indian nationals are set to embark on a journey to Israel as construction workers during the month of April, according to the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).

Around 1500 Indian nationals are set to embark on a journey to Israel as construction workers during the month of April, according to the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The recruitment drive witnessed professional tests conducted in both Haryana and Uttar Pradesh starting from January 16th onwards. The first batch of Indian workers left for the West Asian country on Tuesday (April 2). "Today we had a farewell event from the first batch of 60+ Indian construction workers going to Israel under the G2G agreement," Israel Ambassador Naor Gilon announced in a social media post. He highlighted, "This is an outcome of hard work of many, including NSDC India. I’m sure that the workers become ‘ambassadors’ of the great P2P relations between India & Israel." Today we had a farewell event from the first batch of 60+ Indian construction workers going to Israel under the G2G agreement. This is an outcome of hard work of many, including @NSDCINDIA. I’m sure that the workers become ‘ambassadors’ of the great P2P relations between 🇮🇳🇮🇱. pic.twitter.com/S94OQz4BTG — Naor Gilon (@NaorGilon) April 2, 2024 × On November 15th, NSDC received a demand for 10,000 construction workers from Israel's Population and Immigration Authorities, spanning four job roles: Farworkers-3000, Iron Bending-3000, Plastering-2000, and Ceramic Tiling-2000. A professional test ensued, with 9727 candidates qualifying, set to receive a minimum salary of Rs 1.35 lakh, excluding other emoluments, according to NSDC. Operating under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode, NSDC has pointed that Air India will facilitate the transportation of Indian workers to Israel. Moreover, the corporation is in touch with the Israeli government to arrange additional charter flights, ensuring more candidates can travel swiftly. NSDC anticipates 15,000 more demands from Israel, with Maharashtra and Telangana expressing interest in participating in professional test drives. Israel's interest in recruiting Indian workers spans three key areas: caregiving, construction, and agriculture. A framework agreement facilitating Indian travel to Israel was inked last year, further supplemented by additional protocols. Presently, India hosts 180,000 nationals in Israel, engaged in various sectors like caregiving. The urgency in Israel's recruitment drive follows the October terror attack by Hamas, leading to the ban on Palestinian workers entering Israel. Notably, India has issued advisories for its nationals in Israel amid the Gaza conflict, urging relocation to safer areas within the country. The advisory says, "All Indian nationals in Israel, especially those working in or visiting border areas in the north and south, are advised to relocate to save areas within Israel." 📢*IMPORTANT ADVISORY FOR INDIAN NATIONALS IN ISRAEL* pic.twitter.com/Fshw7zcbmj — India in Israel (@indemtel) March 5, 2024 × The Indian mission in Israel has also provided a helpline number and email ID for Indians to seek assistance.

1500 Indian nationals to travel to Israel as construction workers this month

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that 30 years of establishing full diplomatic relations between India and Israel is very important for both countries.</p>

<p>Highlighting the shared special relationship between the two nations, Modi said that cooperation has played a key role in the growth stories of both India and Israel.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/iconic-buildings-to-be-lit-up-as-india-israel-celebrate-30-years-of-ties-448477">Also read |&nbsp;Iconic buildings to be lit up as India, Israel celebrate 30 years of ties</a></strong></p>

<p>''In these changing times, the importance of the India-Israel relationship has grown even more. It is a good time for us to set new goals of co-operation,'' he said in an address.</p>

<p>''India celebrated its 75th Republic Day this year and next year Israel will celebrate its 75 independence day. This year both countries are celebrating 30 years of ties,'' he added.</p>

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<p>Earlier, Israel envoy to India Naor Gilon said the 30th anniversary of India-Israel diplomatic ties is a good opportunity to look ahead and shape the next 30 years of relations.</p>

<p>Calling relations between India, Israel as "exceptional", Gilon also hailed Indian soldiers who fought during the first World War as part of the Indian British army, to liberate the area which later became Israel.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/israels-envoy-to-india-reveals-what-captured-his-heart-during-indias-73rd-republic-day-parade-447715">Also read |&nbsp;Israel's envoy to India reveals what 'captured' his heart during India's 73rd Republic Day parade</a></strong></p>

<p>To mark the occasion, a commemorative logo has been launched. It features the Star of David and the Ashoka Chakra -- the two symbols that adorn the national flags of both countries.</p>

<p>This special logo symbolises the strong friendship, love and admiration that exists between the people of Israel and the people of India, a statement issued by the Israel Embassy here said.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-anti-semitism-in-india-says-israels-envoy-to-india-naor-gilon-447233">Also read |&nbsp;No anti-semitism in India, says Israel's Envoy to India Naor Gilon</a></strong></p>

<p>Israel and India established diplomatic relations on January 29, 1992. Since then, the bilateral relations between both countries have developed into multifaceted strategic partnerships.</p>

<p>Ties between the two countries have grown closer in the seven years since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been in power, and a number of strategic, military and technology partnerships have been formed during that time.</p>

<p>Last month, the two countries carried out a comprehensive review of their cooperation in an array of areas including defence and security, cyberspace, counter-terrorism and energy.</p>

<p>At a virtual meeting of India-Israel foreign office consultations, the two sides also discussed their respective national approaches to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing collaboration in medical research, the Ministry of External Affairs said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that 30 years of establishing full diplomatic relations between India and Israel is very important for both countries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that 30 years of establishing full diplomatic relations between India and Israel is very important for both countries. Highlighting the shared special relationship between the two nations, Modi said that cooperation has played a key role in the growth stories of both India and Israel. Also read | Iconic buildings to be lit up as India, Israel celebrate 30 years of ties ''In these changing times, the importance of the India-Israel relationship has grown even more. It is a good time for us to set new goals of co-operation,'' he said in an address. ''India celebrated its 75th Republic Day this year and next year Israel will celebrate its 75 independence day. This year both countries are celebrating 30 years of ties,'' he added. My message on the 30th anniversary of India-Israel full diplomatic relations. https://t.co/86aRvTYCjQ — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 29, 2022 × Earlier, Israel envoy to India Naor Gilon said the 30th anniversary of India-Israel diplomatic ties is a good opportunity to look ahead and shape the next 30 years of relations. Calling relations between India, Israel as "exceptional", Gilon also hailed Indian soldiers who fought during the first World War as part of the Indian British army, to liberate the area which later became Israel. Also read | Israel's envoy to India reveals what 'captured' his heart during India's 73rd Republic Day parade To mark the occasion, a commemorative logo has been launched. It features the Star of David and the Ashoka Chakra -- the two symbols that adorn the national flags of both countries. This special logo symbolises the strong friendship, love and admiration that exists between the people of Israel and the people of India, a statement issued by the Israel Embassy here said. Also read | No anti-semitism in India, says Israel's Envoy to India Naor Gilon Israel and India established diplomatic relations on January 29, 1992. Since then, the bilateral relations between both countries have developed into multifaceted strategic partnerships. Ties between the two countries have grown closer in the seven years since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been in power, and a number of strategic, military and technology partnerships have been formed during that time. Last month, the two countries carried out a comprehensive review of their cooperation in an array of areas including defence and security, cyberspace, counter-terrorism and energy. At a virtual meeting of India-Israel foreign office consultations, the two sides also discussed their respective national approaches to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing collaboration in medical research, the Ministry of External Affairs said. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi hails 'special friendship' with Israel on 30th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties

<p>India's&nbsp;minister of external affairs, Dr S Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to Israel. It is the first high-level engagement between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the new Israeli government headed by Naftali Bennett.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-israel-agree-to-start-fta-negotiation-vaccine-certificate-recognition-421779">India, Israel agree to start FTA negotiation, vaccine certificate recognition</a></strong></p>

<p>At the Kadavumbagam synagogue at the Israel's museum, speaking exclusively to WION, Dr Jaishankar talked about the ties shared by the two countries, their people and what the diplomatic ties in the next thirty years are expected to look like.</p>

<p>Talking about the deep civilisation bonds between the two countries, the Indian external minister said that the relationship between India and Israel "is rooted in history but very much a part of modernity as well".</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/abraham-accords-dividend-india-us-uae-israel-foreign-ministers-to-hold-meeting-421701">Abraham Accords dividend: India, US, UAE &amp; Israel foreign ministers to hold meeting</a></strong></p>

<p>Regarding his hopes for the future of the relationship, he said, "Our relationship in the last many years has covered areas like agriculture, water, (and) to some degree defence security. But now we are looking much more at technology and innovation," Jaishankar said.</p>

<p>"I would say human-centric activities because that's where the world is heading. It could be in terms of the green economy, it could be in terms of the frontiers of different technologies. So I'm very sure that the next thirty years, would be way beyond the last thirty years," India's EAM added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jaishankar-pays-homage-to-indian-soldiers-at-war-cemetery-in-israel-421580">Jaishankar pays homage to Indian soldiers at war cemetery in Israel</a></strong></p>

<p>Jaishankar had&nbsp;commenced his visit on Sunday&nbsp;by laying wreaths at a cemetery for Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the region during World War I in Talpiot, Jerusalem.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday, after successful diplomatic talks between Jaishankar and Israeli foreign minister Yair Lapid, India and Israel agreed to start free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations starting from November. The two countries have agreed "in principle" on mutual recognition of COVID-19&nbsp;vaccination certification.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visits Israel, holds meet with Naftali Bennett govt</strong></p>

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India's minister of external affairs, Dr S Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to Israel. It is the first high-level engagement between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the new Israeli government headed by Naftali Bennett.

India's minister of external affairs, Dr S Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to Israel. It is the first high-level engagement between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the new Israeli government headed by Naftali Bennett. Also read | India, Israel agree to start FTA negotiation, vaccine certificate recognition At the Kadavumbagam synagogue at the Israel's museum, speaking exclusively to WION, Dr Jaishankar talked about the ties shared by the two countries, their people and what the diplomatic ties in the next thirty years are expected to look like. Talking about the deep civilisation bonds between the two countries, the Indian external minister said that the relationship between India and Israel "is rooted in history but very much a part of modernity as well". Also read | Abraham Accords dividend: India, US, UAE & Israel foreign ministers to hold meeting Regarding his hopes for the future of the relationship, he said, "Our relationship in the last many years has covered areas like agriculture, water, (and) to some degree defence security. But now we are looking much more at technology and innovation," Jaishankar said. "I would say human-centric activities because that's where the world is heading. It could be in terms of the green economy, it could be in terms of the frontiers of different technologies. So I'm very sure that the next thirty years, would be way beyond the last thirty years," India's EAM added. Also Read | Jaishankar pays homage to Indian soldiers at war cemetery in Israel Jaishankar had commenced his visit on Sunday by laying wreaths at a cemetery for Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the region during World War I in Talpiot, Jerusalem. On Monday, after successful diplomatic talks between Jaishankar and Israeli foreign minister Yair Lapid, India and Israel agreed to start free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations starting from November. The two countries have agreed "in principle" on mutual recognition of COVID-19 vaccination certification. Watch | Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visits Israel, holds meet with Naftali Bennett govt

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