Date: 04 / 05 / 2009 Time: 12:02 | |
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In raids that began on Saturday, Israeli forces seized and transferred the Palestinians to Palestinian Authority-controlled areas.
Some 21 Israelis suspected of employing Palestinians were also arrested.
Israeli police detained 280 Palestinian workers in 24 hours
Tuesday May 05, 2009 10:20 by Saed Bannoura - IMEMC & Agencies
Israeli Radio reported Monday morning that Israeli policemen detained 280 Palestinian workers in 24 hours after claiming that they were illegally staying and working in Israel.
The radio added that most of the detained workers were sent back to the Palestinians territories.
Furthermore, the radio also said that four contractors and eight drivers were also arrested for “hiring and transporting Arab workers into Israel”.
The arrests were carried out while Palestinians workers, who largely work in construction projects in Israel, are facing harsh economical conditions due to the Israeli restrictions and roadblocks, while thousands of workers are not granted work permits.
