i think this is what's referred to as an interesting development;

Israel seeks to recruit 30,000 African asylum seekers into army by offering permanent residency

Middle East Monitor – Sept 16, 2024

The Israeli government is luring around 30,000 asylum seekers from African countries to the country by offering them permanent residency if they join the occupation state’s armed forces in their offensive against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, local media disclosed yesterday.

“Defence officials realised they could use the help of the asylum seekers and exploit their desire to obtain permanent status in Israel as an incentive.”

“Israel’s defence establishment is offering African asylum seekers who contribute to the war effort in Gaza – risking their lives – assistance in obtaining permanent status in Israel,” the Israeli daily Haaretz said in an exclusive report.

Citing defence officials, the newspaper said these procedures are conducted “in an organised manner, with the guidance of defence establishment legal advisers.”.........more.......