Israel to allow more Ukrainian refugees to work

Israel has announced that beginning July 1, Ukrainians who arrived before the outbreak of the Russia war will be able to work in Israel, Report informs referring to the Haaretz.

The decision follows several cases in which Tel Aviv District Court Judge Michal Agmon-Gonen ruled that the Population and Immigration Authority must grant Ukrainian citizens temporary work permits.

This decision is expected to affect some 13,000 Ukrainians currently in Israel whose tourist visas have expired. In addition, for Ukrainian citizens who arrived after the Russian invasion began, Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked has extended resident permits until the end of July.