Boycott of the country, rising housing prices, and harm to those in need – possible consequences of Parosh and Deri’s demands

Knesset member Meir Porush initiated demands to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to impose sanctions against Moldova. The issue arose due to restrictions for Israelis planning a trip to Uman, where the grave of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov is located.

Amid increasing international difficulties and growing boycotts against Israel, Porush calls for an escalation of the conflict with Moldova. According to the deputy, the country is creating obstacles for pilgrims wishing to visit a place sacred to them.

Porush’s Position

Porush insists on imposing sanctions up to a ban on the emergency entry of Moldovan workers into Israel. He expresses the opinion that it’s time to “switch to the stick” instead of soft diplomatic actions. However, such measures could lead to undesirable consequences for both the Moldovan economy and Israel itself.

The workforce from Moldova in Israel numbers about 15,000 people, who make a significant contribution to the economy. These workers often hold positions in construction projects and social services, and the likelihood that their absence will negatively affect these sectors is high.

Such a step could cause delays in construction, an increase in housing prices, and problems with social services, which are extremely important for the elderly and the sick. This context raises questions about how much the deputy considers the consequences of his decisions for Israeli citizens.

Double Struggle

Porush is not the only one concerned about the situation. Shas party leader Aryeh Deri is actively working with ministries in this context to fund trips to Uman and prevent the arrest of IDF draft dodgers.

Debates are being held on two fronts: one aimed at preventing the conscription of yeshiva students, the other at organizing support for pilgrims in Uman, including security and logistics issues.

Infrastructure Funding

The government has agreed to allocate 10 million shekels to Moldova to create the necessary infrastructure, which has become a significant innovation. The precedent is that for the first time such amounts are allocated for infrastructure improvements abroad considering the interests of Israelis.

However, there is concern that such precedents could lead to increased future demands. Currently, about 40,000 pilgrims intend to visit Uman, obliging Moldovan authorities to set certain conditions for preparing for their arrival.