The impact of immigrants on political-legal and legislative processes in Israel
Year: 2024
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: This article deals with illegal immigrants from Africa, specifically from Eritrea and Sudan to Israel between 2007 and 2018 (this is the focus group) and its influence on the immigration policy processes in Israel. The infiltration from Africa to Israel began in the mid-90s of the 20th century. It expanded considerably from 2007 until the end of 2012 when the project to build the border fence between Israel and Egypt was largely completed. Most of the infiltrators from Africa entered through the Israel-Egypt border, which was previously fenced or in parts that still needed to be fenced. However, the research may also involve refugees and migrant workers from those countries during this period as part of analyzing processes relevant to the research and the focus group. The data presented in this work and their analysis led to the general conclusion that the asylum seekers who infiltrate Israel from African countries are not refugees. The vast majority of the infiltrators arrive in Israel on their own, leaving their family members in their countries of origin. This fact is consistent with migration for work purposes, which is typical of the globalization process and does not indicate an attempt to save lives. Indeed, the factual data presented in the work show that Israel has become a destination for immigration from African countries. This immigration began in 1993 out of economic considerations and pressure from interested parties in the construction and agricultural sectors to obtain cheap labor to replace the Palestinian workers, whose entry into the country was prohibited for security reasons.
Author: Edmond Day
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4405973885