Barkat: We will not return Palestinian workers, we will dismantle the Palestinian Authority
Minister of Economy Nir Barkat announced that the government will work to increase the quota of foreign workers, expressed firm opposition to the return of Palestinian workers, and presented his ministry's policy to strengthen the…
Assessment
Economy Minister Nir Barakat announced a firm policy against returning Palestinian workers to Israel, instead pushing to expand foreign worker quotas. He also stated the government would dismantle the Palestinian Authority. These positions signal a major shift in labor and diplomatic strategy during wartime, with significant implications for the Palestinian economy and Israeli-Palestinian relations.