May 19, Kathmandu - Frustrated and disillusioned youth who have been waiting for over two years to realize their dreams of working in Israel have taken to the streets, accusing the government of going against its previous promises and mishandling employment policies.

On Tuesday, young protesters gathered at Kathmandu's Maitighar Mandala, criticizing the delay and lack of clarity in the Foreign Employment Department’s policies, which they say has left them in a state of uncertainty and despair.

Despite assurances from senior officials at the Department of Foreign Employment that candidates who missed out in the 2081 lottery would be automatically included in new openings under a fresh quota, recent reports have sparked outrage. The media announced that 2,300 new slots for Israel-bound workers are opening soon, and old applicants will again need to participate in the lottery process from scratch.

This news has enraged many hopeful candidates who have invested significant time, patience, and finances, only to face the prospect of starting the process anew, feeling that their efforts have been unfairly disregarded.

The protesting youth have previously submitted memorandums to the Department of Foreign Employment, the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. However, they allege that these government bodies have displayed irresponsible behavior and failed to make concrete decisions, forcing them to take their demands to the streets.

They are calling for a special quota for eligible candidates who have completed the process but were barred due to procedural issues, instead of forcing them to compete again in the lottery. They demand that the government honor earlier promises and ensure that old applicants are automatically included in the new process without unnecessary hurdles.

The youth have warned that unless the government urgently addresses their grievances and provides a fair resolution, their protests will intensify, further escalating the movement.