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Over 60 Indian workers have arrived in Israel to aid the construction sector, aiming to address a significant shortage. However, slow bureaucratic procedures have hindered the process, with only 1,000 workers out of 20,000 approved having arrived so far. Discussions persist to expedite arrivals, while previous plans for hiring 160,000 Indian workers remain on the table. An agreement for 42,000 workers in construction and nursing was signed earlier, with 18,000 Indians already in Israel, attracted by security and salaries. Additionally, Indian participation in the agriculture sector has seen recent growth.