Driving Growth, Enabling Opportunity

The growing Israel-India partnership reflected in Indian PM Modi’s historic visit to Israel in February, 2026. (Photo courtesy: AFP, Gil Cohen-Magen via Getty Images).

Israel and India recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to allow up to 50,000 additional Indian workers to enter Israel by 2030. This agreement highlights the growing recognition of Indian labour as a strategic asset, particularly in sectors facing shortages. Beyond economic contributions, Indian migration also has broader implications: it strengthens people-to-people ties, fosters cultural exchange, and strengthens India’s image as a source of skilled and semi-skilled labour with a young, dynamic workforce, from one of the fastest-growing economies in the world — without ideological baggage.

Why Indian Workers Come to Israel

Indian workers are drawn to Israel primarily by employment opportunities in caregiving, construction, and general services — sectors where demand remains high. Their migration benefits both sides: Israeli employers gain access to a reliable, skilled workforce, while Indian workers secure meaningful employment in a stable economy.

Globally, Indian workers are highly valued for their adaptability and reliability. According to the OECD’s International Migration Outlook 2025, India was the top origin country for new migrant workers in OECD nations in 2023, with nearly 600,000 Indians migrating for employment across healthcare, construction, technology, and other sectors. This international presence reflects both sustained demand and the proven ability of Indian workers to integrate into diverse economic and cultural environments.

Joyston D’Mello, head of Travel Touch India, a leading Indian manpower agency sending care workers to Israel for over two decades, notes: “Indian workers bring a unique advantage. They have already proven themselves globally—from tech leadership in the US to construction and healthcare in Europe. Their........

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