Microsoft Israel to Lay Off Dozens in Global Restructuring
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Microsoft Israel will lay off dozens of employees as part of a global restructuring, with the precise number of affected workers still unknown. The company is reassessing its operations and organizational structure to meet changing demands. Unconfirmed reports link the Israeli cuts to the Copilot Studio division. This follows a larger layoff of 4,800 employees in July 2026, mainly from the Xbox division.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Microsoft Israel will lay off dozens of employees as part of a global workforce reduction.
- The exact number of employees to be laid off in Israel is currently unknown.
- The company is reviewing its operations and organizational structure to adapt to changing needs.
- Some affected employees may be reassigned to different roles within the company.
- Unconfirmed reports suggest the cuts in Israel may impact the Copilot Studio division.
Microsoft Israel is set to lay off dozens of employees as part of a global workforce reduction, though the exact number of affected individuals in Israel has not yet been disclosed. The company stated that it is reviewing its operations and organizational structure to adapt to evolving needs and challenges. A Microsoft spokesperson confirmed to mako that this process involves team restructuring and, in some cases, difficult decisions impacting employees. The company pledged to support affected workers with sensitivity, respect, and assistance during this transition. Specific details regarding the global layoffs have not yet been released. Unconfirmed reports suggest the cuts in Israel may affect employees in the Copilot Studio division. This follows a significant layoff of 4,800 employees in July 2026, primarily from the Xbox division, which represented about 2.1% of Microsoft's global workforce. At that time, the company indicated that artificial intelligence was changing work processes rather than directly replacing employees.
