More Palestinians find Israeli work despite conflict

Economic growth in Israel and chronic unemployment in the occupied West Bank is seeing more Palestinians cross to the “enemy” side seeking work.
The numbers have almost doubled in five years and even another right wing victory in Tuesday’s elections is unlikely to change that.
“All the governments came and went and we went to work, whether with a permit or by smuggling,” 58-year-old construction worker Naji Mohammed said.
He has been working in Israel for nearly 20 years to support his nine-member family.
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