The Center for International Migration and Integration (CIMI) published a report in 2025 detailing the experiences of migrant workers in Israel during the 12 Day War with Iran in June 2025. The report, based on a July 2025 survey, examined physical safety, job security, and sense of safety.

CIMI's findings indicated that migrant workers largely followed instructions from the Home Front Command when possible. However, access to shelters, clear information, and support was uneven, especially for workers in agriculture, construction, and live-in care. The survey included 1,502 migrant workers from seven countries of origin and seven employment sectors. Around 150,000 migrant workers were in Israel during the escalation, primarily employed in construction, agriculture, caregiving, and hospitality.

Among Thai agricultural workers surveyed, 32% reported full access to a protected space at both home and work within the required warning time, while 9% reported no access in either setting. An agricultural worker stated, "In our community, there is only a trench, no shelters nearby." Another said that an employer kept workers in an open area "even when explosions could be heard." CIMI reported that 99.2% of respondents with at least partial access to a protected space entered it during sirens. A live-in caregiver described being unable to leave a patient, stating, "I cannot leave the patient even during an alarm. She is 94 and has dementia."

Overall, 87% of respondents stated they received safety instructions during the escalation, but access to clear information varied by country of origin. The majority of respondents, 67%, reported working every day during the fighting. Another 18% worked part-time, and 13% stopped working, mostly temporarily. In agriculture, caregiving, and industry sectors, 92% to 97% of respondents reported working daily. An agricultural worker stated, "The work goes on even when there are missiles. The employer says, 'It's okay.'" Of those who did not work daily, 60% were told not to come in, and 33% reported their employer temporarily ceased operations. A hotel worker stated, "The hotel was closed for two weeks. I did not receive pay. No work, no money."

The report found that migrant workers' subjective sense of safety was more strongly associated with considering departure from Israel than physical or employment conditions alone. Half of the respondents who reported a very low sense of safety indicated they were considering leaving Israel, compared to 3% of those with a very high sense of safety. Some 69% of all respondents said they had a person or organization to contact in an emergency. CIMI also noted that workers who had a point of contact for emergencies reported higher safety levels, while high concern among family members abroad was associated with lower safety scores.

CIMI recommended shifting from translated emergency notices to sector-specific instructions for workers in open fields, temporary housing, construction sites, and caregiving roles. The organization also called for stronger links between official information channels, employers, community groups, and aid organizations, along with targeted outreach to groups less connected to existing networks. CIMI is an independent nonprofit established by JDC Israel in 1998, focused on migration policy and migrants' rights. It operates the Foreign Workers Information Center for the Population and Immigration Authority. The organization noted that its findings are not representative of all migrant workers in Israel, as the voluntary online survey did not include those with limited internet access, those outside digital worker groups, or those who had already left Israel. CIMI also stated that the survey, being a snapshot at one point in time, could show associations but not establish causation between safety and considering departure.