I saw a job ad a few days ago: "Wanted, a 40-ton excavator, including operator, for demolition work in the Gaza Strip to join our team. 7 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., 6,000 shekels ($1,790) per day. The army pays for diesel fuel."

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