Israel Population and Immigration Authority Expands Emergency Preparedness Outreach with Multilingual Videos
The Israel Population and Immigration Authority (רשות האוכלוסין וההגירה) has launched a series of emergency preparedness videos specifically designed for foreign workers, available in Chinese, Hindi, and Thai languages. This initiative represents a significant step in ensuring that Israel’s diverse foreign worker population has access to critical safety information during emergencies.
Multilingual Video Series
The authority has released three dedicated videos on YouTube, each tailored to specific language communities:
- Chinese Version: Emergency Preparedness Guide
- Thai Version: Emergency Preparedness Guide
- Hindi Version: Emergency Preparedness Guide
These videos provide essential information about emergency protocols, shelter procedures, and safety measures that foreign workers need to know while living and working in Israel.
Context and Importance
Israel currently hosts over 42,000 foreign workers in the agricultural sector alone, with additional thousands working in construction, healthcare, and other industries. The majority of these workers come from Thailand, India, and other Asian countries, making multilingual emergency preparedness materials essential for public safety.
The timing of this initiative is particularly significant given Israel’s current security situation and the need for comprehensive emergency preparedness across all population segments. Foreign workers, who may not be fluent in Hebrew or Arabic, require accessible information to ensure their safety during various emergency scenarios.
Foreign Worker Demographics
According to recent data, Israel’s foreign worker population includes:
- Thai workers: Primarily employed in agriculture, with 13,000 new permits issued in 2025
- Indian workers: Mainly in construction and specialized sectors, with 16,000 workers arriving since October 2023
- Chinese workers: Across various industries including technology and manufacturing
These communities represent a significant portion of Israel’s workforce, particularly in essential sectors like agriculture and construction that are vital to the country’s economy and food security.
Emergency Preparedness Focus
The videos likely cover key emergency preparedness topics relevant to foreign workers, including:
- Understanding Israel’s alert system and siren warnings
- Locating and accessing protected spaces and bomb shelters
- Emergency contact information and procedures
- Workplace safety protocols during security incidents
- Communication channels for emergency updates
Government Initiative
This multilingual outreach effort demonstrates the Population and Immigration Authority’s commitment to ensuring that all residents of Israel, regardless of their native language, have access to life-saving emergency information. The initiative aligns with Israel’s broader emergency preparedness strategies that have been enhanced following recent security challenges.
The creation of these videos reflects recognition that effective emergency preparedness requires inclusive communication that reaches all segments of the population. By providing information in Chinese, Hindi, and Thai, the authority addresses the linguistic needs of some of Israel’s largest foreign worker communities.
Broader Implications
This initiative represents part of Israel’s evolving approach to integrating foreign workers into the country’s emergency preparedness framework. As Israel continues to rely on foreign workers in critical sectors, ensuring their safety and preparedness becomes increasingly important for overall national resilience.
The multilingual video series also demonstrates how government agencies are adapting their communication strategies to serve Israel’s increasingly diverse population, recognizing that effective emergency preparedness requires reaching every community in their preferred language.
Foreign workers and their employers are encouraged to view these videos and incorporate the information into their workplace safety protocols and personal emergency preparedness plans.