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Israeli tech layoffs hit 10,000 as experienced workers flood a brutal job market
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By איתמר מינמר
First reported by Mako · Jun 25, 2026
What happened
About 10,000 Israeli tech workers have been laid off since the start of the year, and experienced employees are finding an extremely crowded job market. The report says the main causes are a weaker dollar and companies shifting money to AI, while firms and startups are organizing events and platforms to help workers land new jobs.
- 01About 10,000 Israeli tech workers have been laid off since January.
- 02Job seekers say each opening can draw hundreds or even thousands of applicants.
- 03A weaker dollar and AI adoption are driving the layoffs.
- 04The wave is hitting veteran workers in their 40s, not just juniors.
- 05Navina and Rebuild.il are trying to match displaced workers with employers.
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