Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:00pm on 20 Sep 2024,Friday International
The Israeli military is reportedly recruiting African asylum-seekers to support its Gaza war efforts, offering permanent residency in return. Advocacy groups express skepticism over the fulfillment of these promises. As of 2020, around 30,000 asylum-seekers, mostly from Sudan and Eritrea, reside in Israel, but less than 1% of claims are approved. Critics argue that this recruitment exploits vulnerable individuals, noting that military service should not be a condition for refugee status. Amid a soldier shortage, questions persist about the transparency and legality of these practices.
