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Foreign Companies Cut 15,000 Jobs in Israel Since War's Start

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By ליאור באקאלו

First reported by Mako · 53 minutes ago

What happened

Foreign-owned companies in Israel have cut approximately 15,000 jobs since the start of the war in October 2023, a 5% decrease. Despite job losses, overall compensation paid by these firms has increased.

  • 01Foreign companies in Israel have cut 15,000 jobs since the war began.
  • 02This represents a 5% cumulative decrease in employment at these firms.
  • 03High-tech workers remain about 49% of the affected workforce.
  • 04Total compensation paid by these companies has increased.
  • 05The decline started after the October 7th outbreak.
  • 06Data comes from Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics.

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OrganizationsCentral Bureau of Statistics
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Full coverage · 2 outlets

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MakoCenter · Hebrew53 minutes ago
Foreign Companies Cut 15,000 Jobs in Israel Since War's Start
N12Center · Hebrew53 minutes ago
Foreign Companies Cut 15,000 Jobs in Israel Since War's Start

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