Fresh details from the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) reveal that 2,994 Sri Lankans have gone to Israel for work between January and November this year. These workers secured roles across restaurant, hotel, housekeeping, manufacturing and agricultural sectors.
Overall, 14,349 Sri Lankans have so far left for employment in multiple Israeli sectors through both government and private recruitment channels, according to the Bureau.
Next Batch Ready To Fly
More workers are packing their bags. The SLBFE confirmed that another group of 261 Sri Lankans is scheduled to depart for Israel on November 18.
An awareness session for these departing workers took place today (13) at the Bureau auditorium under the patronage of SLBFE Chairman Kosala Wickramasinghe. Among those present, 158 were chosen for restaurant jobs, while 103 were getting set for roles in hotel, housekeeping, manufacturing and agriculture.
What happens next
Another group of 261 Sri Lankans is scheduled to leave for Israel on November 18.
