A few years ago, Israel wanted to deport tens of thousands of African migrants who were denied asylum. But the plans failed due to a lack of willingness on the part of third countries to take in the affected people – mainly from Sudan and Eritrea – and at the Supreme Court. Now, the Israeli armed forces are apparently dependent on asylum seekers. According to media reports, they are currently being recruited for the Gaza war.
The multi-front war against Hamas and Hezbollah following the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack has been raging for almost a year. There is currently no end in sight; signs currently point to escalation. A few days ago, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant declared “a new phase” in the fight against the Shiite terrorist militia Hezbollah.
After coordinated explosions of portable radio receivers and radios in Lebanon, which injured thousands and killed nine, massive airstrikes began on ammunition depots of the pro-Iranian militia in southern Lebanon. A nationwide state of emergency was declared in Israel on Monday – in anticipation of retaliatory strikes.
Months ago, there had been warnings of a drastic shortage of combat-ready soldiers. The generals are hoping for a small boost from thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews who will now also be called up after a decades-long exemption from military service expires. The number of new recruits this year is estimated at around 3,000.
Hamas has also slaughtered migrants
Now the army is apparently also being reinforced by migrants from Africa. Various Israeli media reported this weekend about the recruitment measures that are already underway. Participants are given the prospect of a permanent residence permit. Because asylum seekers were also among the dead in the Hamas massacre last year, many compatriots even want to volunteer to help in the fight against the terrorists.
But refugee organizations and human rights experts warn against relying too much on the Israeli government’s promise. They complain that the procedures were completely lacking in transparency. Refugee status should not be linked to a deal, but to international law. Julia Grignon, professor of international law at the French Institute for Strategic Research, told the TV channel France 24 a few days ago: “Recruitment should never be the criterion for obtaining refugee status,” Grignon continued. The Israeli Ministry of Defense rejects the criticism. The recruitments were carried out “in accordance with the law,” it insists.
Source: Krone
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