Israel Emerges as an Underreported Labor Destination for Uzbek Care Workers
The source describes a growing but underexamined migration corridor from Uzbekistan to Israel, driven by Israel’s reliance on foreign labor in home-based elderly care and supported by a 2022 bilateral employment agreement. Despite relatively modest overall numbers compared with Russia or Türkiye, Uzbek migrants reportedly show exceptionally high concentration in caregiving, indicating a specialized and increasingly institutionalized pathway.