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Israeli High-Tech Employment Remains Stable Amid Layoffs and AI Impact

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דווח לראשונה בMaariv · Aug 10, 2026

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A survey by the Israel Innovation Authority and Tzaviron shows Israeli high-tech employment remained stable in early 2026 despite layoffs. Software firms cut staff more than hardware companies, which expanded. AI mainly reduced new hiring rather than causing layoffs. Companies expect slower hiring ahead, reflecting structural shifts in workforce needs.

01Israeli high-tech employment stable in H1 2026 despite layoffs and resignations.
02Software firms cut 6.6% of staff, hardware firms only 1.1%, reflecting AI impact.
03AI reduces new hiring more than causing layoffs, with hiring plans dropping in H2 2026.
04Mid-sized companies (50-200 employees) face highest layoff rates at 8.7%.
05Currency exchange rates cited by 17.6% of companies as a layoff factor.
06Survey covers 210 companies with 130,000 employees, focusing on firms with 50+ workers.

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