Thai agricultural worker in Israel (Photo: Activestills)

Students participating in international agriculture study programs are working as migrants laborers

Kav LaOved estimates that in Israel there are between 4,000-5,500 migrant workers from various countries that are employed in the agriculture industry but who were ostensibly brought to Israel as students participating in international agriculture study programs that circumvent bilateral agreements such as the agreement between Israel and Thailand. Participants are required to pay high…