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Microsoft Announces 4,800 Job Cuts, Major Reductions in Xbox Division
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 6, 2026
What happened
Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs, mainly in its Xbox division, as AI reshapes the tech industry and the company adapts its workforce. The layoffs follow previous cuts and come amid revenue challenges in some divisions despite growth in cloud and LinkedIn.
- 01Microsoft plans to lay off 4,800 employees, about 2.1% of its workforce.
- 02Xbox division will cut 20% of its staff, totaling 3,200 jobs by 2027.
- 03AI is driving organizational changes but is not directly causing layoffs.
- 04A voluntary retirement program was launched in April for some US management employees.
- 05Microsoft has cut about 9,000 jobs in the past year amid mixed revenue performance.
- 06Impact on Israeli employees is currently unknown.
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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Microsoft Announces 4,800 Job Cuts, Major Reductions in Xbox Division
GlobesUnrated · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs Mainly in Xbox Division Amid Restructuring
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Microsoft Plans Global Layoffs Affecting 2.1% of Workforce, Xbox to Cut 20% of Staff
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs Including 20% of Xbox Staff Amid AI Era Cost-Cutting
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs, Slashes 20% of Xbox Workforce Amid Tech Shift
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