According to a report by Israeli media source Haaretz, reveal that Israel has been recruiting African asylum seekers to join its military operations in Gaza. In exchange, these individuals are being offered the prospect of permanent residency. This recruitment technique has generated concerns due of the vulnerability of asylum seekers, many of whom have been living in legal limbo within Israel.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
The testimonies from asylum seekers suggest that they were approached with promises of residency rights in return for their participation in the Gaza war effort. While the precise number of those recruited remains unclear, the involvement of military and legal officials points to the organized nature of this initiative.
Despite being drawn into these military activities, none of the asylum seekers involved have yet been granted the promised permanent residency status. According to Haaretz, around 30,000 asylum seekers currently reside in Israel, most of them coming from countries like Eritrea and Sudan, fleeing war and persecution. They remain in a precarious legal position, often struggling with the lack of work permits, limited access to public services, and an uncertain future.
This recruitment strategy raises ethical questions about the exploitation of marginalized communities, with critics arguing that such promises of residency rights could take advantage of the desperation of asylum seekers seeking stability and legal recognition. So far, the Israeli government has not made an official statement regarding the accusations.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
