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Israeli Labor Report Shows Stagnant Employment Among Ultra-Orthodox Men Amid High Demand for Workers

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דווח לראשונה בMaariv · Jul 9, 2026

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Israel’s 2025 labor report shows a historic low unemployment rate amid high job vacancies but reveals stagnant employment among ultra-Orthodox men and declines in northern communities affected by conflict. The high-tech sector grows, driven by AI-related roles, while foreign worker quotas ease labor shortages but raise concerns. The government’s employment targets face challenges due to persistent low participation in some groups.

01Israel’s unemployment rate dropped to about 3.5% in 2025, a historic low.
02Employment fell notably among young adults and northern border residents after recent conflicts.
03Ultra-Orthodox men’s employment stagnated around 53% over the past decade, below government targets.
04High-tech sector employment grew 2.3%, with rising demand for AI and data specialists.
05Foreign worker quotas expanded to 230,000, easing shortages but raising local employment concerns.
06Real wages rose only 0.3%, mainly due to public sector wage declines and low-paying industries.

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